Procurement Manager

Pardgroup , a leading company in integrated services for retail and large-scale distribution, is looking for a new Procurement Manager to join our Team in New York.

The new colleague will carry out the following activities:

• Executing category management strategies to optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and expand a resilient supplier base through proactive global and domestic sourcing;
• Identifying, evaluating, and qualifying new suppliers to strengthen supply continuity, while maintaining strong Executing category management strategies to optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and expand a resilient supplier base through proactive global and domestic sourcing;
• Identifying, evaluating, and qualifying new suppliers to strengthen supply continuity, while maintaining strong relationships with key vendors to reduce risks and enhance competitive advantage;
• Leading formal Requests for Information, Proposals, and Quotations processes, while negotiating pricing and contractual terms to secure best-in-class agreements;
• Drafting, reviewing, and managing comprehensive procurement contracts in alignment with business objectives;
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key vendors, negotiating favorable rates, terms, and agreements;
• Regularly monitoring costs related to procurement activities;
• Collaborating with Quality Assurance and Engineering teams to resolve supplier quality and delivery issues using preventive and corrective action methodologies;
• Overseeing Procure-to-Pay activities, monitoring budgets, reporting savings and compliance metrics, and ensuring strict adherence to procurement policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements;
• Continuously assessing vendor performance and implementing improvement strategies.

The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

• Previous work experience in a similar role of at least 5 years, ideally within Interior Fit-out or Luxury industries; experience with materials such as metal, glass, and millwork, as well as FF&E sourcing, is highly desirable;
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field;
• Proven expertise in negotiation, contracting, PO issuance, and vendor performance management;
• Proficiency in Excel and major e-procurement and ERP platforms (e.g., SAP);
• Fluency in English;
• Positive and flexible attitude, with strong teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have: knowledge of Italian will be considered a plus.

Pardgroup is an equal opportunity employer.