Director Procurement
Burlington is hiring a Director of Procurement to lead cross-functional teams in developing sourcing strategies to support total spend management goals that align with company strategy, result in strong customer satisfaction, and optimize costs and supplier relations. The Director will influence senior leaders in setting direction for their functional areas by linking sourcing and business strategies in order to optimize business results. You will provide both strategic and tactical leadership in the areas of sourcing and price reduction on all non-merchandise spend. The Director will be a subject matter expert who works independently to develop sourcing and negotiation strategies and direct the execution of those strategies.
We are seeking someone experienced leading large strategic negotiations with key vendors and able to communicate effectively with senior leaders throughout the organization.
A Day In The Life
Drive Category Management Strategies And Incremental Procurement Savings
- Create and implement company-wide category strategies to deliver continuous improvement and better value to the business across spend areas worth $250M+ Direct the execution of spend analytics across designated categories, identifying options and opportunities
- Build and drive annual savings plans by interfacing and communicating with functional owners and Finance
Oversee Sourcing And Event Execution For Respective Spend Areas
Assess stakeholder needs and objectives, define service-level agreements and specifications, scope sourcing events, identify vendors to include, conduct RFP processesAct As Primary Cross-Functional Leader To Interface With Business Leadership (VPs And SVPs) And Drive Team Development
Partner closely with functional leadership (VPs and SVPs) on all sourcing matters, including : understanding of strategic imperatives and operating plans, jointly setting procurement priorities and savings initiatives, and ensuring procurement is meeting operational needs and realizing maximum savingsProvide leadership, coaching, counseling and support to direct reports to execute day-to-day work and develop category management skill-setsLead Vendor Partnerships And Overall Governance
Manage vendor selection; proactively manage supplier account managers and contracts to result in enhanced vendor performanceOwn high-stakes, complex vendor negotiations to meet Burlington's business targetsDevelop and maintain a risk mitigation plan to ensure long-term supply of critical materials and services by assessing overall marketplace and competitor actionsDrive innovation and the identification / development of potential new suppliers and alternate sources for existing / new productsLead Procurement Operations
Lead the Procurement Operations team for the designated categories of hardware, software, services, professional services, and staff augmentationEstablish rate cards and catalogs for all applicable commoditiesDevelop and track KPI and other internal performance metricsYou'll Come With
Education : 4 year college degree. MBA strongly desiredLicenses / Certification / Registration : Certified Purchasing Manager, Certified Professional in Supply Management15 years+ of sourcing / procurement experience with demonstrated increasing levels of responsibility10+ years of IT Procurement experienceExperience in Strategic Sourcing to include strong negotiation and supplier management experienceCandidate must possess a broad knowledge base across multiple categories of purchases and be well versed in sourcing methodology, process and negotiationsExperience with simultaneously and continuously improving customer satisfaction and productivity in the sourcing and supplier management areaDemonstrated success leading project teams to achieve quantifiable savings by applying sourcing methodsRetail experience a plusPC Proficiency in Microsoft applications : MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Reporting and Analysis ToolsExcellent communication skills both oral and writtenAble to manage multiple projects, effectively using multi-disciplinary resources to meet demandsMust be able to work autonomously, exercise good judgment and take decisive actionCandidate should possess excellent presentation skillsCome join our team. You're going to like it here! You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington's benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan. We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.
Pay Range $135,000.00 - $175,000.00