VP of Purchasing

Management Performance Associates; Davenport (IA); Sur place; USD 130 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Management Performance Associates seeks a senior leader to manage procurement, inventory, and supplier relationships in Davenport, IA. You will lead a team, negotiate with vendors, and oversee freight, marketing initiatives, and product portfolios to meet customer demand and drive profitability.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, direct strategic growth efforts, and ensure compliance with safety standards while advancing private-label or exclusive product lines.

Qualifications

• Experience leading procurement and inventory teams.
• Proven negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Strong strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration ability.

Responsabilités

• Supervise and coach department staff, ensuring staffing and performance.
• Manage inventory levels, vendor programs, and stock dispositions.
• Act as primary contact for accounts and suppliers with professional communication.
• Refine procedures to boost operational efficiency and productivity.
• Oversee logistics and promotional execution, including campaigns and events.
• Lead strategic bid analyses for major accounts and collaboration with sales teams.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Connaissances

Leadership

Negotiation

Vendor management

Inventory management

Strategic planning

Marketing coordination

Sales support

Description du poste

Position Purpose

Responsible for managing all aspects of inventory procurement, vendor negotiations, department leadership (hiring, training, coaching, and counseling), and achievement of organizational goals established by the executive team. Ensures profitability through effective supplier programs and freight management while developing and executing annual marketing initiatives. Manages the product portfolio to meet customer demands while optimizing local and corporate revenue. Conducts major product evaluations and demonstrations with key accounts to retain existing business and secure new accounts.

This leader serves on the senior leadership team, reports to the President, and directs procurement operations, performance metrics, expense and revenue management, sales support, and compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Key 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.