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 in the New York offices.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.