Fixtures & Strategic Sourcing

Our client is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead the sourcing and vendor management of retail fixtures across a large, multi-brand organization. This role is responsible for driving strategic sourcing initiatives, managing supplier performance, ensuring contract compliance, and partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver cost-effective procurement solutions.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will play a key role in developing sourcing strategies, supporting enterprise-wide projects, resolving supplier issues, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing strategic procurement with operational execution in a fast-paced retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement & Vendor Management

• Lead sourcing activities for retail fixture categories while ensuring procurement activities align with established contracts and corporate purchasing policies.
• Support supplier selection, contract negotiations, and vendor performance management to deliver quality, service, and cost objectives.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while driving accountability and continuous performance improvements.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or service.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with internal teams including Merchandising, Store Development, Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain to understand project requirements and procurement priorities.
• Coordinate procurement activities to support new store projects, renovations, and operational initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve supplier and operational issues while ensuring timely execution of procurement activities.

Operational Leadership

• Provide day-to-day guidance and mentorship to procurement analysts.
• Support forecasting, reporting, inventory planning, contract compliance, and supplier KPI management.
• Escalate and resolve procurement and supplier issues to minimize operational disruptions.
• Document and improve procurement processes and best practices.

Reporting & Business Analysis

• Prepare executive-level reporting on supplier performance, procurement metrics, project status, risks, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Analyze procurement data to support budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning.
• Provide recommendations that improve operational efficiency and procurement effectiveness.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, or Vendor Management.
• Strong experience negotiating supplier agreements and managing complex vendor relationships.
• Demonstrated success delivering cost savings and procurement process improvements.
• Experience supporting large-scale retail, construction, facilities, fixtures, or capital projects is considered a strong asset.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience presenting to senior leadership.
• Professional certifications such as SCMP, PMP, CPSM, or equivalent are considered an asset.

What You’ll Bring

• Strategic sourcing expertise
• Contract negotiation experience
• Vendor relationship management
• Procurement analytics and reporting
• Cross-functional leadership
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

If you’re an experienced procurement professional looking to make an impact within a large, dynamic organization, we’d love to hear from you.