Vice President, Retail Procurement & Vendor Management

Norwalk,CT

LogicSource is a rapidly growing Indirect Procurement Outsourcing firm that focuses on the procurement of indirect supplies, printed materials and related commodities and services. We are a tight-knit group of people who constantly strive to do things better in a working environment that encourages teamwork, shared knowledge, inspiration, and a pioneering spirit

We have an immediate opening for a full-time Vice President of Retail Procurement & Vendor Management in our Norwalk, CT headquarters. You will be a senior member of our Operations and Savings Delivery team managing large in-store retail procurement engagements, reporting to the EVP of Operations and Savings Delivery in our Norwalk, CT headquarters.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies and solutions that deliver cost savings while maintaining supply chain continuity and performance. Areas this role is responsible for sourcing and managing include:

• Permanent Fixtures
• Clothing racks
• Shelves
• Visual Merchandising
• Mannequins / body forms
• In-store decorations
• Supplies
• Hangers
• Shipping & packing materials
• Gift bags / boxes / tissue paper / ribbon
• Office & maintenance supplies
• Negotiate best pricing and service through the application of LogicSource's sourcing methodology, ensuring all buying complies with client policies and procedures
• Build a best-in-class supply chain; cultivate and manage relationships with best-in-class suppliers
• Establish and implement a supplier management structure and process
• Create database of supplier pricing and pricing agreements, including key performance metrics for service quality, inventory management, volume and cost performance indicators
• Supervise sourcing and procurement for indirect supplies across multiple clients, providing direction and best practices for on-site buyers
• Provide detailed cost analysis reports to LogicSource leadership team and stakeholders

The ideal candidate possesses the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• At least ten (10) years cross-functional experience in managing strategic sourcing, procurement, vendor management, logistics, shipping operations and material management for retail store operations
• At least five (5) years at the Vice President or Director level, managing a team of procurement professionals. Experience would include:
• Indirect procurement, supply chain management and store operations
• Managing employees and working within teams
• Services industries (e.g., professional consulting, BPO, outsourcing)
• Inventory management, requisitioning, fulfillment and distribution
• Strong problem solving and leadership skills
• Proven ability to build relationships and gain credibility in areas beyond defined scope of work
• Demonstrated ability to work with an evolving and dynamic environment
• Proficient in financial analysis and planning
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills

Annual compensation commensurate with experience. Superior benefits.

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Qualified applicants only. No contractors. Must be authorized to work in the US full time for any employer.