Purchasing Manager – Retail Operations & Indirect Procurement

Do you have organization skills so strong that your name might as well be Hermione? We’re looking for a Purchasing Manager to join our team! The Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing the procurement of non-merchandise goods and services that support our retail stores, distribution centers, corporate teams, and overall business operations. This position does not purchase merchandise or products sold to customers in our stores.

 

The Purchasing Manager will serve as a key liaison between external suppliers and internal business partners, including Store Development/Construction, Information Technology, Finance, Distribution, Store Operations, and Marketing. The role is responsible for vendor management, sourcing, contract and pricing negotiations, purchase order management, cost control, and ensuring goods and services are delivered on time and within budget.

 

The successful candidate will have strong procurement and vendor-management experience in a multi-location retail environment and must have experience working with Oracle accounting/procurement software.

 

• Manage the purchasing process for non-merchandise goods, materials, equipment, and services supporting retail stores, distribution centers, and corporate operations.
• Source and purchase commodities and operational supplies for distribution centers and retail locations.
• Develop sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, service, availability, and delivery requirements.
• Solicit and evaluate bids and proposals, conduct competitive pricing analyses, and negotiate pricing and commercial terms with suppliers.
• Create and manage purchase orders and ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, approval requirements, and established budgets.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate purchasing, standardize products, reduce costs, and improve procurement efficiency.
• Serve as the primary purchasing contact for the company's store fixture vendor(s).
• Coordinate fixture procurement for new stores, remodels, relocations, refreshes, and ongoing store maintenance needs.
• Partner with the Information Technology team to coordinate purchase orders, vendor quotes, approvals, invoicing, and delivery schedules.
• Assist IT with vendor negotiations and purchasing strategies while ensuring technical specifications and business requirements are maintained.
• Partner with the Marketing team to source and purchase in-store marketing materials and related products.
• Manage purchasing for items such as signage, printed materials, displays, promotional materials, and other in-store marketing components.
• Work closely with the Finance and Accounting teams to ensure accurate purchase orders, invoices, coding, approvals, and financial reporting.
• Utilize Oracle accounting/procurement software to create, maintain, track, and reconcile purchasing transactions
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and service providers.
• Establish vendor performance expectations and regularly evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, service, delivery, responsiveness, and reliability.