Chief Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Leader

Top Echelon Software, LLC.; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC. in Davenport, IA is seeking a senior procurement leader to oversee inventory procurement, vendor negotiations, and department leadership on the executive team.

The role focuses on profitability through supplier programs, freight management, and building a product portfolio aligned with customer demand. The leader will direct procurement operations, performance metrics, expense and revenue management, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards, partnering with

Responsibilities

• Personnel Management: Supervise, train, coach, and evaluate department staff, ensuring proper staffing levels, performance management, and effective problem resolution.
• Inventory & Vendor Management: Maintain optimal inventory levels to enhance financial performance and cash flow. Negotiate pricing and programs with suppliers, manage proprietary stock dispositions, and uphold strict service-level standards.
• Customer & Vendor Relations: Serve as a primary point of contact for accounts and suppliers, ensuring prompt, accurate, and professional communication while maintaining high fulfillment standards.
• Process Improvement: Establish and refine departmental procedures to maximize operational efficiency and productivity based on industry expertise.
• Strategic Oversight: Oversee secondary operational units, such as internal logistics/freight control and specialized merchandising teams, as assigned.
• Marketing & Promotional Execution: Direct all marketing functions, including trade shows, promotional events, digital campaigns, sales incentives, product launches, and targeted catalogs. Maximize supplier financial participation.
• Strategic Growth & Sales Support: Lead strategic bid analyses for major prospective and existing accounts. Collaborate cross-functionally with sales specialists, category managers, culinary professionals, and brand development leads to drive growth of private-label or exclusive product lines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC. in Davenport, IA is seeking a senior procurement leader to oversee inventory procurement, vendor negotiations, and department leadership on the executive team.

The role focuses on profitability through supplier programs, freight management, and building a product portfolio aligned with customer demand. The leader will direct procurement operations, performance metrics, expense and revenue management, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards, partnering with