Procurement Specialist

Pardgroup, a leading company in integrated services for retail and large-scale distribution, is seeking a new Procurement Specialist to join its Procurement team, at the New York offices.

The new colleague, reporting to the Procurement Manager, will carry out the following activities:

• Executing category management strategies to optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and expanding a resilient supplier base through proactive global and domestic sourcing;
• Identifying, evaluating, and qualifying new suppliers to strengthen supply continuity, reduce risks, and enhance competitive advantage;
• Leading formal Request for Information, Proposal and Quote 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;
• 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.

The ideal candidate has the following requirements and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field;
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in a similar role;
• Knowledge of design, furniture, or similar sectors;
• Proven expertise in negotiation, contracting, PO issuance and vendor performance management;
• Proficiency with major e‑procurement and ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Quickbooks, Dynamics) and strong competency in financial tracking tools;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Pardgroup is an equal opportunity employer.

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