Head of Procurement

Gadge USA•New Hyde Park, NY

6h•$140,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

MBA or business degree strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

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.