Strategic Sourcing Manager

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, andvis

Matching 401(k) plan

Flexible paid time off

Eligibility for stock options

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to join a leader in Energy & Utilities. Remote opportunity with responsibilities to shape sourcing strategy, partner with stakeholders, and drive supplier performance and risk mitigation.

You will lead RFx events, negotiate contracts, and analyze market trends to support cost, quality, and supply continuity across categories, enabling resilient operations and long-term value for the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering or related field.
• 5–8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Experience managing suppliers in a manufacturing/operations environment.
• Proven ability to analyze data for decision‑making.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and sourcing tools.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Experience with global sourcing and international suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for assigned categories.
• Lead supplier selection, qualification, and onboarding processes.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through negotiation and market analysis.
• Conduct RFx processes and evaluate supplier proposals.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support performance and innovation.
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business needs.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Lead contract negotiations and ensure compliance with policies.
• Analyze market trends and cost drivers to inform sourcing decisions.
• Support new product introduction efforts with supplier involvement.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supply base.
• Serve as a key advisor to leadership on supply market dynamics.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Data analysis

Project management

Global sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Sourcing tools

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to join the team of a leader in the Energy & Utilities space.
This role will shape sourcing strategy across key categories, balancing cost, quality, and supply continuity in a dynamic operational environment. You will partner closely with internal stakeholders to support business priorities, supplier performance, and risk mitigation. The position also plays an important role in contract negotiations, market analysis, and continuous improvement across the supply base. In addition, you will help ensure sourcing decisions support efficient execution and long-term operational resilience.
Location: Remote
Compensation: $110,000 – $130,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for assigned categories
• Lead supplier selection, qualification, and onboarding processes
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through negotiation and market analysis
• Conduct RFx processes and evaluate supplier proposals
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support performance and innovation
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs
• Partner with internal stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business needs
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks
• Lead contract negotiations and ensure compliance with policies
• Analyze market trends and cost drivers to inform sourcing decisions
• Support new product introduction efforts with supplier involvement
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supply base
• Serve as a key advisor to leadership on supply market dynamics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 5-8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Experience managing suppliers in a manufacturing or operations environment
• Proven ability to analyze data for decision-making
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and sourcing tools
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Experience with global sourcing and international suppliers

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Flexible paid time off
• Eligibility for stock options

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.