Sr. Manager, Commercial Strategic Sourcing

Ladders; EE. UU.; A distancia; USD 175.000 - 195.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote work flexibility with a hybrid

Opportunities for professional develop

Collaborative work environment with跨

Descripción de la vacante

Ladders is seeking a Sr. Manager, Commercial Strategic Sourcing to lead category strategies across pharmaceuticals and biotech in a remote role.

You will partner with Legal and cross‑functional stakeholders to shape requirements, negotiate agreements, and ensure supplier performance aligns with business needs. You will use market and spend insights to identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvement, and stronger supplier governance, while reporting measurable value through cost

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Life Sciences, or a related field; advanced degree or certification preferred.
• 6+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or supplier management experience, ideally in pharmaceuticals or life sciences.
• 3+ years of commercial sourcing experience in marketing, media, digital, or related categories.
• Proven track record in competitive sourcing, negotiations, and contract development.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business priorities
• Lead end-to-end RFI/RFP processes and vendor evaluations across commercial services
• Analyze spend and market data to identify sourcing opportunities
• Negotiate and manage contracts with Legal and stakeholders, ensuring compliance and performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver sourcing initiatives
• Manage supplier governance through performance reviews and risk mitigation plans
• Report on cost savings and process efficiencies to demonstrate measurable value

Conocimientos

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Contract management

Analytics

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Life Sciences, or related field

Advanced degree or certification preferred

Descripción del empleo

For our client, we are seeking a Sr. Manager, Commercial Strategic Sourcing to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space.

This role will lead commercial sourcing strategy across key categories, driving disciplined procurement practices that support business priorities and operational efficiency. You will partner closely with Legal and cross-functional stakeholders to shape requirements, negotiate agreements, and ensure supplier performance aligns with organizational needs. The position will also use market and spend insights to identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvement, and stronger supplier governance.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $175,000 – $195,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business priorities
• Lead end-to-end RFI/RFP processes and vendor evaluations across commercial services
• Analyze spend and market data to identify sourcing opportunities
• Negotiate and manage contracts with Legal and stakeholders, ensuring compliance and performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver sourcing initiatives
• Manage supplier governance through performance reviews and risk mitigation plans
• Report on cost savings and process efficiencies to demonstrate measurable value

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Life Sciences, or a related field; advanced degree or certification preferred
• 6+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or supplier management experience, ideally in pharmaceuticals or life sciences
• 3+ years of commercial sourcing experience in marketing, media, digital, or related categories
• Proven track record in competitive sourcing, negotiations, and contract development
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility with a hybrid model
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
• Access to industry-leading tools and resources for sourcing
• Support for budgeting and forecasting with comprehensive insights

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.