Director, Procurement

Cadent•New York, NY

About The Position

Cadent is seeking a Director of Procurement to join its Finance team in New York. In a fast-paced, high-growth advertising technology environment, this role will establish, scale, and lead the procurement function. The Director will partner with business leaders across Cadent and lead strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and management of third-party spend to drive financial efficiency and operational scale. The role owns vendor relationships across major SaaS systems, cloud infrastructure, adtech platforms, and third-party data and measurement partners. It is responsible for securing strong commercial terms, ensuring compliance, and optimizing cross-functional workflows. The position also partners with Finance, Legal, department heads, Accounts Payable, Accounting, and FP&A on sourcing, vendor onboarding, purchasing governance, purchase orders, invoice reconciliation, and month-end accruals.

Requirements

At least 8 years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or vendor management.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field.
Demonstrated success negotiating contracts and delivering cost savings.
Strong analytical skills and advanced proficiency in Excel.
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build trust and partner effectively with technical teams and business stakeholders.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience establishing a procurement function or formalizing purchasing processes in a high-growth company.
Familiarity with adtech, media, or SaaS/technology vendor contracts.
Hands-on experience with procurement or ERP platforms such as Coupa, SAP Ariba, or NetSuite.
CPSM, CPSD, or similar professional certification.

Responsibilities

Build, formalize, and own end-to-end strategic sourcing and purchasing for indirect goods, technology, and specialized adtech services, from intake and RFP execution through contract signature.
Manage and optimize spend across cloud infrastructure, SaaS applications, data providers, including identity, audience, and measurement, and inventory platform agreements.
Lead contract negotiations on pricing, commercial structures, and legal terms to reduce risk and deliver measurable cost savings.
Partner with Finance, Legal, and department heads to align vendor onboarding with company budgets, privacy requirements, and strategic goals.
Establish and maintain purchasing policies, approval matrices, and preferred-vendor programs appropriate for a growing, compliant enterprise.
Develop reporting frameworks to track overall spend, cost avoidance, realized savings, and vendor performance for executive leadership.
Partner with Accounts Payable, Accounting, and FP&A to streamline purchase order workflows, invoice reconciliation, and month-end accruals.

Benefits

Inclusive health, dental, and vision plans.
Enhanced support for reproductive health, family planning, and new parents.
Employer contribution to HSA.
Voluntary pet insurance, legal assistance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident coverage.
Paid parental leave.
Mental health support and Employee Assistance Program.
Free access to the Calm App.
Monthly wellness reimbursement.
Special discounts through LifeMart and Plum Benefits.
Flexible Time Off policy and company breaks.
11 observed Federal holidays.
Summer Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Employee Resource Groups and DEI programming and initiatives.
Company-sponsored events.
401(k) participation with discretionary employer match.
Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
Cell phone and WiFi stipend.
Pre-tax commuter benefits.
Access to certified financial coaches and planning tools.