Procurement Manager

About Pagaya

Pagaya is a global technology company making life-changing financial products and services available to more people nationwide, as it reshapes the financial services ecosystem. By using machine learning, a vast data network and a sophisticated AI-driven approach, Pagaya provides comprehensive consumer credit and residential real estate solutions for its partners, their customers, and investors. Its proprietary API and capital solutions integrate into its network of partners to deliver seamless user experiences and greater access to the mainstream economy. Pagaya has offices in New York and Tel Aviv. For more information, visit pagaya.com.

About the Role

Pagaya is seeking a detail-oriented, creative, and multitasking individual to join our team as a Procurement Manager. The ideal candidate will be a people-oriented professional with a passion for efficiency and team management. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a team and managing all procurement activities. This includes developing purchasing strategies, maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, and coordinating with internal teams to meet their needs. Utilizing our best-in-class systems, you will support the entire procure-to-pay (P2P) process on a global scale. Your ultimate goal will be to deliver the lowest total cost, reduce procurement expenses, and maximize the company's ability to execute its plans.

Responsibilitie

• Manage and lead the procurement team and activity, providing guidance and support to ensure departmental goals are met.
• Oversee the entire P2P process globally, including Account Payable and credit-card operations.
• Develop and implement cost-effective and efficient procurement strategies.
• Identify potential suppliers, conduct negotiations, and manage supplier relationships to ensure optimal terms and conditions.
• Evaluate supplier performance and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulations throughout the procurement process.
• Prepare and present reports on procurement activities, including cost savings, supplier performance.
• Ensure staff satisfaction and operational efficiency.
• Provide assistance and mentoring to all departments as needed

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Purchasing Manager.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, or a relevant field - a must 
• Excellent communication, negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal- a must 
• Familiarity with sourcing, business and financial principles.
• Solid judgement and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership capabilities.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Experience in managing teams- an advantage .
• Experience with NetSuite ERP, Zip, and Mesh- an advantage.
• Experience working in a public company-  an advantage.

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Our Team

Pagaya was founded in 2016 by seasoned research, finance, and technology entrepreneurs, and we are now 500+ strong in New York, Los Angeles, and Tel Aviv.

We move fast and smart, identifying new opportunities and building end-to-end solutions from AI models and unique data sources. Every Pagaya team member is solving new and exciting challenges every day in a culture based on partnership, collaboration, and community.

Join a team of builders who are working every day to enable better outcomes for our partners and their customers.

Our Values

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. We believe great solutions are built through a great community.

• Advance Inclusion- We create a world where everyone can win, designing systems that better represent people and generate sustainable value for our employees, partners and investors.
• Be Accountable Together- We proudly own our actions and our results, taking initiative to ensure our work gets over the finish line as a team.
• Continuously Learn- We challenge ourselves for the sake of getting better as individuals, as teams, and as an organization to deliver for our partners.
• Debate and Commit- We respectfully and openly debate to strengthen our ideas and build shared conviction - once we decide, we go all in, together.
• Dream Big and Act- We boldly tackle complex problems, pressure-test solutions in real-time, and adapt with speed and energy.

More than just a job

We believe health, happiness, and productivity go hand-in-hand. That's why we're continually looking to enhance the ways we support you with benefits programs and perks that allow every Pagayan to do the best work of their life. 

Pagaya is an equal opportunity employer. Pagaya is encouraging diversity and actively seeking applicants from all backgrounds, as are committed to creating a diverse workforce together with an inclusive environment for all. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, skills, and business needs.