PJT Partners is a global advisory-focused investment bank. Our team of senior professionals delivers a wide array of strategic advisory, shareholder advisory, restructuring and special situations and private fund advisory and placement services to corporations, financial sponsors, institutional investors and governments around the world. We offer a unique portfolio of advisory services designed to help our clients achieve their strategic objectives. We also provide, through PJT Park Hill, private fund advisory and fundraising services for alternative investment managers, including private equity funds, real estate funds and hedge funds.

From the beginning, PJT Partners has firmly believed that having the best people is key to building an enduring franchise. Our perspective was, and remains, that a great team brings in both top tier clients and appeals to a wide-range of diverse, talented colleagues. Fostering an inclusive culture, which welcomes differing perspectives and beliefs, enables us to provide the best advice and insights to our clients.

To learn more about PJT Partners, please visit our website at www.pjtpartners.com. 

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly motivated Procurement and Vendor Management professional to evolve the firm’s procurement and vendor management function. Reporting to the functional lead, this role will contribute to building right-sized processes and frameworks while also managing day-to-day procurement and vendor-related activities. The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years of hands-on experience in procurement, vendor risk management, and vendor lifecycle management in a complex or regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Policy & Process Development

• Support the design and implementation of procurement and vendor management policies, standards, and workflows
• Ensure policy awareness and adoption across the firm and help train stakeholders as needed

Procurement & Vendor Operations

• Execute and manage procurement activities including purchase requisitions, vendor contract coordination and vendor onboarding
• Maintain vendor records, ensure documentation compliance, and support contract execution and renewals

Vendor Risk & Compliance

• Contribute to the implementation of vendor risk management practices including risk assessments, due diligence, and monitoring
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements

Governance & Reporting

• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports on key procurement and risk KPIs/KRIs
• Prepare materials for senior leadership and participate in governance forums as needed

Stakeholder & Vendor Engagement

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Compliance, Finance, IT, and COO teams to align procurement goals with organizational needs
• Partner with vendor owners to monitor performance, support issue resolution, and ensure vendors meet service level and contractual obligations

Tools & Systems

• Support the evaluation, implementation, and ongoing use of procurement and vendor management tools.
• Ensure integration with enterprise systems and contribute to continuous process automation and improvement.

Qualifications

PJT Partners seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. In addition, qualified candidates will possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field;
• 7+ years of direct experience in procurement or vendor management, preferably in a regulated or fast-paced environment;
• Solid understanding of procurement lifecycle, vendor onboarding, contract lifecycle management and vendor risk principles;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with experience working cross-functionally;
• Proficiency in procurement and vendor management tools;
• Analytical mindset with the ability to manage data, identify trends, and generate insights;
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks effectively;
• Knowledge of industry best practices and evolving trends in procurement and vendor risk management.

Expected annualized base salary of $105,000 to $120,000.

This range represents the low and high ends of the expected annualized base salary for this position. The specific base salary received by any employee will be informed by a number of factors, including but not limited to, role level and scope, location, candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills and experience.

Base salary is one component of PJT Partners’ compensation structure. In addition to base salary, PJT Partners’ compensation structure may include additional rewards, incentives and benefits, including but not limited to, a discretionary bonus component.

PJT is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of, and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, medical condition, genetic information or predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other category protected by law. PJT Partners also complies with all applicable laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation of disabilities to applicants. For more information or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

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