This role leads the Purchasing agenda for Haldren, managing budgets, vendor relationships, and strategic sourcing initiatives while partnering with various leadership teams to drive compliance and continuous improvement.
This is a remote position.
This is a position within Haldren and not with one of its clients.
Based in New York, this role leads the Purchasing agenda for Haldren in United States. The position sets priorities, builds governance, and ensures predictable delivery across teams and partners. Success depends on strong stakeholder management, clear metrics, and disciplined execution.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage budgets, vendors, and external partners to meet targets and service levels.
• Drive strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Partner with Sales, Finance, Operations, and Technology leaders to resolve blockers.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with applicable standards and policies.
• Define KPIs and cadence for reviews; report progress with actionable insights.
• Set a clear strategy, operating model, and annual plan aligned to country priorities.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team, including succession planning.
• Lead change management for major initiatives and process or system rollouts.
Requirements
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience, including managing managers.
• Deep knowledge of strategic sourcing, contracting, and supplier performance management.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree is an advantage.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with senior internal partners.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with distributed teams.
• Experience with budgeting, vendor management, and KPI-driven operating rhythms.
• Proven ability to build strategy, translate it into execution plans, and deliver measurable outcomes.
Benefits
• Salary: $218,000-$299,000
• Performance-linked bonus opportunity (role-dependent).
• Opportunities for professional growth through leadership development and internal mobility.
• Flat management structure with direct access to decision-makers.
• Open communication environment.
• Full medical coverage.
• Flexible work arrangements where role and local practice permit.
To learn more about Haldren, please see: https://www.haldren.com/new-york/
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Haldren considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Commitment to Diversity
A diverse workforce and inclusive culture are recognized as business strengths. Selection decisions are based on role-related qualifications, skills, and experience.
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Pay Equity
Compensation is determined using role scope, experience, market benchmarks, and internal equity. Pay decisions are reviewed to reduce the risk of unjustified pay disparities.
Health and Safety
A safe working environment is maintained through risk assessment, training, and adherence to occupational health and safety requirements. Candidates may be asked to comply with local safety policies relevant to the role.
Pay Equity
Requests for pay information and accommodation are handled in line with local requirements. Where mandated, salary history is not requested, and pay transparency obligations are respected.
Compliance with Law
Employment is offered subject to verification of identity, right to work, and any lawful background checks. Terms and conditions follow applicable labor, tax, and immigration laws.
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