About the Role
In this role, you will partner with our brands & corporate functions across the globe, to continuously drive value across the Visual Merchandising, Furniture/Fixtures and Store Design Materials categories. You will establish, analyze, and refine the business’ procurement strategy ensuring alignment with business goals and influencing decisions. Focus will be on the day-to-day management of the category strategy and business partner relationships driving both financial and operational value while mitigating risk.
What You'll Do
Develop and execute category strategies for visual merchandising fixtures, displays, signage and other store design elements.
Manage supplier and business partner relationships and perform contract negotiations to optimize financial and operational benefits and mitigate risk.
Support cross-functional teams in sourcing projects, ensuring alignment with business goals.
Manage the category strategy based on market dynamics, supplier landscape, and business needs within focus area.
Support senior procurement staff in various strategic initiatives.
Drive cost optimization and excellence in sourcing capabilities.
Facilitate contract negotiations/RFx process and category reviews.
Responsible for quality of services and advice in meeting business partner needs.
Responsible for end results of team and shares responsibility over resources, budget, and adherence to policies.
Who You Are
Procurement & Category Management: Procurement background in Visual Merchandising Furniture/Fixtures and Store Design Materials highly preferred.
Contract Management: Experience negotiating, redlining, and routing contracts for approval through a complex organization. Collaborate in the contracting process facilitating meetings with business partners, Legal, Finance, suppliers, and Risk. Ideally have knowledge of key legal and commercial contract terms and risks/opportunities associated with each.
Reporting: Track and report key performance metrics, including savings, supplier performance, and project status.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance or Engineering.
Experience: 5-6 years of experience in Procurement, with 2-3 years specifically in retail procurement.
Skills: Deep understanding of category strategy and management.
Proven track record of delivering cost savings and process improvements.
Strong project management capabilities.
Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
Experience with e-procurement systems (i.e. Coupa, Zip, e-auctions).
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of best-in-class sustainability practices in the retail environment.
Experience with store renovations or new store openings and value engineering opportunities.