Sr. Category Sourcing Manager, Data Center

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 108,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Health, wellness, and retirement plans

Learning and growth opportunities

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Sr. Category Sourcing Manager, Data Center to lead data center sourcing strategies and drive measurable cost savings.

You will partner with cross-functional teams globally, lead competitive sourcing events, onboard suppliers, and deliver data-driven reports to leadership.

The role is remote within the US and offers competitive compensation with strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement.
• Strong analytical skills for developing procedures and metrics in dynamic environments.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Experience in data center or infrastructure services is a significant advantage.
• Proven ability to create data-driven reports and insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage competitive sourcing events for data center projects.
• Develop and enhance regional and global category sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sourcing with business goals.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers to foster competition and track savings metrics.
• Deliver data-driven reporting to leadership on sourcing performance.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

RFx processes

Data Center

Analytical skills

Supplier development

Reporting

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Sr. Category Sourcing Manager, Data Center to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space.

This role will shape sourcing strategy for data center-related categories, with an emphasis on competitive events, supplier development, and measurable cost savings. You will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to align procurement decisions with business priorities and improve sourcing outcomes across regional and global markets. The position also calls for strong reporting and analytical rigor to provide leadership with clear visibility into sourcing performance and market opportunities.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $107,500 – $143,300 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage competitive sourcing events for data center projects
• Develop and enhance regional and global category sourcing strategies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sourcing with business goals
• Identify and onboard new suppliers to foster competition and track savings metrics
• Deliver data-driven reporting to leadership on sourcing performance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement, especially with complex RFx processes
• Strong analytical skills for developing procedures and metrics in dynamic environments
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Experience in data center or infrastructure services is a significant advantage
• Proven ability to create data-driven reports and insights

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and total rewards packages
• Generous paid time off and flexible work options for work-life balance
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.