VP of Purchasing & Product Strategy

Paycom; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Almo, based in Philadelphia, seeks a Vice President of Purchasing for Pro AV Distribution to lead global procurement, inventory, and demand planning. The role drives profitability and supplier partnerships while shaping strategy across sales, finance, product management, and operations.

The candidate will demonstrate 10+ years in purchasing leadership, distribution or Pro AV sectors, and strong financial/negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of purchasing, inventory, or supply chain leadership experience.
• Proven success managing large-scale inventory investments and vendor partnerships.
• Strong financial, analytical, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Experience in Pro AV, technology, or distribution environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing, inventory management, and demand planning strategies.
• Manage inventory performance, including turns, fill rates, aging inventory, and stock availability.
• Negotiate vendor rebates, MDF, growth incentives, and strategic purchasing agreements.
• Build and maintain executive-level manufacturer relationships.
• Drive profitability through inventory optimization, forecasting accuracy, and working capital management.
• Lead, develop, and mentor purchasing and inventory teams.
• Partner with Sales, Finance, Product Management, and Operations to support growth and customer satisfaction.

Skills

10+ years purchasing / supply chain

Financial & analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Almo, based in Philadelphia, seeks a Vice President of Purchasing for Pro AV Distribution to lead global procurement, inventory, and demand planning. The role drives profitability and supplier partnerships while shaping strategy across sales, finance, product management, and operations.

The candidate will demonstrate 10+ years in purchasing leadership, distribution or Pro AV sectors, and strong financial/negotiation skills.