Procurement Specialist

Company Description

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.