Procurement Manager

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Execute category management strategies to optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and expand a resilient supplier base through proactive global and domestic sourcing.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers to strengthen supply continuity while maintaining strong relationships with key vendors to reduce risks and enhance competitive advantage.
• Lead formal Requests for Information, Proposals, and Quotations processes, negotiating pricing and contractual terms to secure best-in-class agreements.
• Draft, review, and manage comprehensive procurement contracts in alignment with business objectives.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key vendors, negotiating favorable rates, terms, and agreements.
• Regularly monitor costs related to procurement activities.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Engineering teams to resolve supplier quality and delivery issues using preventive and corrective action methodologies.
• Oversee Procure-to-Pay activities, monitor budgets, report savings and compliance metrics, and ensure strict adherence to procurement policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Continuously assess vendor performance and implement improvement strategies.

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.

Skills

• Knowledge of Italian will be considered a plus.