Chief Procurement & Supply Chain Leader

Kingfisher Recruiting; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting in Davenport, IA seeks a senior procurement and operations leader to oversee inventory procurement, vendor negotiations, and departmental leadership as part of the senior management team.

You will direct procurement operations, freight, marketing initiatives, and product portfolios while driving profitability, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration with sales and brand teams.

Qualifications

• Personnel management experience
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities
• Negotiation and vendor management experience
• Strategic planning and financial acumen

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 the growth of private-label or exclusive product lines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Kingfisher Recruiting in Davenport, IA seeks a senior procurement and operations leader to oversee inventory procurement, vendor negotiations, and departmental leadership as part of the senior management team.

You will direct procurement operations, freight, marketing initiatives, and product portfolios while driving profitability, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration with sales and brand teams.