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.
Responsibilities
Strategic Procurement
- 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.
Executive Vendor Relationships
- 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.
Contract Strategy
- 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.
Procurement Leadership
- 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.
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.
Benefits
What We Offer:
- 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
Additional Information:
The salary range for this role is $140,000 - $160,000 commensurate with the candidate's experience.
Come “en-Gadge” with us and join our innovative, collaborative, and inclusive teams on our journey to Be the best-in-class choice For All Things Packaging®, while fulfilling our Mission: Always Packed with Commitment® to provide a great customer experience, deliver high-quality, custom packaging products and value-added supply chain solutions through a culture of teamwork, strong relationships, and a commitment to excellence. Learn more about us here.
This role will be based in our office located at 3000 Marcus Avenue, Suite 3E03, Lake Success, NY 11042.
Gadge USA, Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.