Head of Procurement/Shared Services

Our client, an international investment fund with a 70-person NYC office, is seeking to add a Head of Shared Services/Procurement to help build out their US investment research.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for enterprise service areas, including Information Technology, Procurement, and Facilities.
• Design and implement operational frameworks that can grow with the business, ensuring adaptability to shifting priorities and market demands.
• Lead, coach, and inspire functional leaders, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner across departments to align resources, streamline processes, and eliminate redundancies for greater efficiency.
• Serve as the U.S. operations representative in global strategy discussions with the Head of Office, ensuring local needs are addressed within the broader enterprise context.
• Establish and maintain company-wide standards for tracking, managing, and delivering operational projects and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor performance metrics to ensure the quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness of services delivered by internal teams and third-party vendors.
• Develop integrated strategies for IT, Procurement, and Facilities that are tightly aligned with the organization’s overarching goals.
• Oversee facilities operations, including vendor management, space planning, office enhancements, and renovation projects to maintain an optimal workplace environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressively senior leadership experience in financial or professional services.
• Minimum of 8 years managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Proven record of aligning operational execution with strategic business objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to promote innovation and drive results while cultivating a positive, performance-driven culture.
• Strong organizational discipline with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills across all levels of an organization.
• Strategic, analytical thinker with a track record of solving complex challenges and delivering measurable outcomes.