VP of Purchasing

Tom Trese Networking LLC; Davenport (IA); Hybride; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Tom Trese Networking LLC seeks a senior procurement leader to oversee inventory procurement, vendor negotiations, and department leadership, reporting to the President. You will drive profitability through supplier programs, freight management, and annual marketing initiatives while managing the product portfolio to meet customer demand.

This executive will supervise staff, develop key metrics, ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements, and collaborate with sales,

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of procurement teams and staff development.
• Experience optimizing inventory levels and supplier programs.
• Strong negotiation skills with vendors and freight partners.
• Ability to align procurement with marketing and sales initiatives.
• Knowledge of safety standards and regulatory compliance.

Responsabilités

• Personnel Management: supervise, train, coach, and evaluate department staff.
• Inventory & Vendor Management: maintain optimal inventory and negotiate with suppliers.
• Customer & Vendor Relations: serve as primary contact for accounts and suppliers.
• Process Improvement: establish and refine procedures to maximize efficiency.
• Strategic Oversight: oversee internal logistics and merchandising teams.
• Marketing & Promotional Execution: direct marketing, trade shows, digital campaigns.
• Strategic Growth & Sales Support: lead bid analyses and collaborate across functions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Procurement Leadership

Vendor Negotiations

Inventory Management

Team Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Strategic Planning

Outils

ERP Systems

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.