Procurement & Vendor Manager – Outdoor Retail

Keller Executive Search; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) plan

Product discount

Outdoor wellness allowance

Job summary

Keller Executive Search is recruiting on behalf of a growing outdoor recreation retailer for a Procurement and Vendor Manager. You will manage supplier relationships, purchasing strategy, product availability, and commercial terms, balancing customer demand with inventory while building vendor partnerships.

The role requires 4+ years in procurement/vendor management, strong negotiation skills, ERP experience, and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of procurement, buying, or vendor management experience.
• Experience within retail, sporting goods, consumer products, or distribution preferred.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Experience with purchasing or ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and commercial judgment.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing across assigned product categories.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery arrangements with vendors.
• Monitor supplier performance and product availability.
• Coordinate purchasing plans with inventory and operations teams.
• Review demand trends and adjust purchasing strategies.
• Identify new suppliers and product opportunities.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and vendor documentation.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Purchasing

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Keller Executive Search is recruiting on behalf of a growing outdoor recreation retailer for a Procurement and Vendor Manager. You will manage supplier relationships, purchasing strategy, product availability, and commercial terms, balancing customer demand with inventory while building vendor partnerships.

The role requires 4+ years in procurement/vendor management, strong negotiation skills, ERP experience, and a bachelor's degree in a related field.