VP of Purchasing & Supply Chain Excellence

Confident Search Consultants; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Confident Search Consultants is seeking an experienced 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.

You will supervise staff, lead strategic growth, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements across procurement

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, coach, and evaluate department staff, ensuring staffing levels, performance management, and effective problem resolution.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels, negotiate pricing and programs with suppliers, manage stock dispositions, and uphold service-level standards.
• Serve as primary contact for accounts and suppliers, ensuring prompt, accurate, and professional communication while maintaining high fulfillment standards.
• Establish and refine departmental procedures to maximize operational efficiency and productivity based on industry expertise.
• Oversee secondary operational units, such as internal logistics/freight control and specialized merchandising teams, as assigned.
• Direct all marketing functions, including trade shows, promotional events, digital campaigns, sales incentives, product launches, and targeted catalogs. Maximize supplier financial participation.
• 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 growth of private-label or exclusive product lines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Confident Search Consultants is seeking an experienced 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.

You will supervise staff, lead strategic growth, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements across procurement