Strategic Retail Procurement Lead

MCO; North Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and retirement benefi

Employee discounts and perks

Job summary

MCO is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Manager to lead retail sourcing and procurement, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to optimize cost, quality, and delivery. The role emphasizes strategic sourcing and cross-functional coordination to drive profitability.

The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation and analytics skills, experience in procurement, and a focus on process improvements within a retail supply chain. This position is full-time and based in North Carolina.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation skills and supplier management experience.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with suppliers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Cost management: Analyze pricing structures and market conditions to negotiate favorable terms and pricing.
• Supplier management: Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers and monitor performance.
• Strategic sourcing: Develop and execute sourcing strategies to meet procurement objectives.
• Inventory coordination: Forecast demand with distribution management to maintain stock levels.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Align procurement with distribution, design, and operations teams.
• Compliance and risk management: Ensure procurement activities comply with policies and laws; mitigate risks.
• Performance metrics: Develop KPIs and report findings and recommendations.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Supplier management

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or supply chain management

Job description

MCO is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Manager to lead retail sourcing and procurement, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to optimize cost, quality, and delivery. The role emphasizes strategic sourcing and cross-functional coordination to drive profitability.

The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation and analytics skills, experience in procurement, and a focus on process improvements within a retail supply chain. This position is full-time and based in North Carolina.