Director, Procurement

Overview Cadent ignites seamless connections between brands, publishers & consumers. Our predictive AI orchestrates outcomes on any platform customers are on, across any media they consume & at any stage of the journey. To learn more, please visit Cadent.com. We are currently seeking a Director of Procurement to join our Finance team in New York. Operating in our fast-paced, high-growth advertising technology environment, this individual will establish, scale, and lead the procurement function. Partnering closely with business leaders across Cadent, you will lead the strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and management of our third-party spend. This role is critical to driving financial efficiency and operational scale. You will own vendor relationships across key categories—including major SaaS systems, cloud infrastructure, adtech platforms, and third-party data/measurement partners—ensuring strong commercial terms, compliance, and optimized cross-functional workflows. Responsibilities End-to-End Procurement Leadership: Build, formalize, and own the end-to-end strategic sourcing and purchasing process for indirect goods, technology, and specialized adtech services (from intake and RFP execution to final contract signature). Adtech & IT Vendor Sourcing: Manage and optimize spend across technology-heavy categories, including cloud infrastructure, SaaS applications, data providers (identity, audience, measurement), and inventory platform agreements. Commercial Negotiations: Lead contract negotiations on pricing, commercial structures and legal terms to reduce risk and deliver measurable cost savings. Cross-Functional Partnership: Act as a key bridge between Finance, Legal, and department heads to align vendor onboarding with company budgets, privacy requirements, and strategic goals. Spend Governance & Workflows: Establish and maintain purchasing policies, approval matrices, and preferred-vendor programs suitable for a growing, compliant enterprise. Performance & Metrics: Develop reporting frameworks to track overall spend, cost avoidance, realized savings, and vendor performance for executive leadership. Financial Integration: Partner with Accounts Payable, Accounting, and FP&A to streamline purchase order (PO) workflows, invoice reconciliation, and month-end accruals. Qualifications 8+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or vendor management experience. Experience standing up a procurement function or formalizing purchasing processes in a high-growth company. 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 with a proven ability to gain trust and partner effectively with both highly technical teams and business stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications: Experience standing up a procurement function or formalizing purchasing processes in a high-growth company. Familiarity with ad tech, media, or SaaS/technology vendor contracts. Hands-on experience with procurement or ERP platforms (e.g., Coupa, SAP Ariba, NetSuite). CPSM, CPSD, or similar professional certification. Eligibility: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future. Health & Wellbeing Inclusive health, dental, and vision plans built to support diverse lifestyles Enhanced support for reproductive health, family planning, and new parents Employer contribution to HSA Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, LegalEase Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident coverages Generous and inclusive paid parental leave Mental health support and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Free access to the Calm App Monthly Wellness reimbursement Special discounts through LifeMart and Plum Benefits Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy and company breaks 11 observed Federal holidays Summer Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day Inclusion & Belonging Employee Resource Groups that foster connection and community DEI programming and initiatives Company-sponsored events to bring employees together Offices across the U.S., including Manhattan, Philadelphia, and San Jose Financial & Security 401(k) participation with discretionary employer match Life, Short-term, and Long-term Disability coverage Cell phone and WiFi stipend Pre-tax commuter benefits Access to certified financial coaches and planning tools Values Passionate. We are inspired partners. Purposeful. We create with intention. Curious. We discover what’s possible. Cadent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to supporting all it’s employees when it comes to Inclusion & Diversity. Cadent’s policy is to provide equal opportunity for applicants & employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual identity or orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability or medical condition (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual and reproductive health decisions, genetic information, marital status (including domestic partnerships and civil unions), pregnancy, culture ancestry, familial or caregiver status, military status, veteran status, socioeconomic status, unemployment status, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other basis prohibited by law. and will not discriminate against the basis of disability. This commitment is honored when it comes to decisions on hiring, recruiting, training, promotions, compensations, benefits, transfers and terminations. Cadent is seeking to actively engage with our employees from a wide variety of cultures and to connect with our clients differently. Our workforce has generational diversity that supports greater innovation when we maximize representation of all diversity. Our active employee resource groups promote engagement across all groups of individuals that are represented within the company and externally. Pay Range USD $175,000.00 - USD $190,000.00 /Yr. #J-18808-Ljbffr