Chief Procurement & Vendor Strategy

KingRecruitingServices; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KingRecruitingServices is seeking a procurement leader in Davenport, IA to manage inventory procurement, vendor negotiations, and department leadership on the executive team. You will guide procurement operations, performance metrics, expense and revenue management, sales support, and compliance with safety standards.

You will oversee strategic bid analyses for major accounts, collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, culinary professionals, and brand development, and drive growth

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.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement

Vendor management

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Job description

KingRecruitingServices is seeking a procurement leader in Davenport, IA to manage inventory procurement, vendor negotiations, and department leadership on the executive team. You will guide procurement operations, performance metrics, expense and revenue management, sales support, and compliance with safety standards.

You will oversee strategic bid analyses for major accounts, collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, culinary professionals, and brand development, and drive growth