Head of Procurement

Gadge USA was established in 1993. Our company is a national packaging supply and supply-chain solutions company with an expansive distribution network. We manage packaging portfolios across multiple categories, combined with a scalable service model, which delivers packaging solutions and continuous improvement to our customers.

The Head of Procurement is responsible for developing and executing the Company's procurement strategy, building executive-level supplier partnerships, optimizing vendor performance, developing new and existing vendors, strengthening commercial agreements, mitigating supply risk, and serving as a strategic advisor to the CEO and CFO on strategic sourcing, contracts, and vendor strategy.

• Develop and execute the Company's overall procurement strategy aligned with business objectives.

• Develop sourcing strategies across all product categories to improve profitability, service, and vendor continuity.

• Evaluate market trends, vendor capabilities, and emerging risks to proactively position the Company growth.

• Develop and maintain senior-level relationships with strategic vendors.

• Serve as Gadge's senior representative during critical vendor negotiations and business reviews.

• Elevate vendor relationships from transactional partnerships to long-term strategic alliances.

• Lead the negotiation of complex vendor agreements, pricing structures, rebates, and commercial terms.

• Partner with the CEO and counsel to develop, negotiate, review, and structure vendor agreements that appropriately balance commercial opportunity and business risk.

• Develop contract standards and governance processes that protect the Company's interests while supporting its unique business model.

• Provide strategic guidance regarding contractual obligations, risk mitigation, and vendor performance.

• Develop procurement policies, standards, and governance across the organization.

• Identify opportunities to leverage purchasing activities across product categories.

• Lead initiatives that improve procurement efficiency, vendor performance, and profitability.

• Partner closely with the CEO on vendor strategy, key negotiations, organizational priorities, and significant procurement initiatives.

• Provide recommendations to executive leadership regarding vendor selection, strategic partnerships, and procurement investments.

• 10+ years of progressive procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or strategic vendor management experience.

• Demonstrated success leading complex supplier negotiations.

• Experience negotiating high-value commercial agreements.

• Executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders internally and externally.

• Strong financial and commercial acumen.

• Experience evaluating contractual risk and negotiating favorable business terms.

• Experience leading organizational change and cross-functional initiatives.

• Strategic thinker who balances long-term vision with operational execution.

• Exercises sound business judgment and independent decision-making.

• Builds trusted partnerships with vendors and cross-functional leaders.

• Able to influence without authority.

• Exceptional negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and making decisions with incomplete information.

• Detail-oriented while maintaining a strong enterprise perspective.

• MBA or business degree strongly preferred.

• A competitive salary, including annual discretionary cash bonus

• Your health is important! We offer excellent healthcare (medical, dental, vision) benefits with national providers, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, employee assistance program, and mental health support programs such as Talkspace and Sondermind

• We provide paid time off including company paid holidays

• We care about your future and offer 401(k) retirement plan, employer match, and a discretionary non-elective profit-sharing program

The salary range for this role is $140,000 - $160,000 commensurate with the candidate's experience.

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