VP - Product Management

Almo Corporation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 210,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Almo Corporation is seeking a Vice President of Purchasing to lead all procurement, inventory planning, and vendor management for a $1B+ organization. The role focuses on optimizing turns, fill rates, working capital, and profitability while ensuring product availability and excellence.

You will drive forecasting accuracy, develop high-performing teams, and partner with Sales, Finance, Product Management, and Operations to support growth and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing, inventory planning, and demand forecasting.
• Negotiate vendor terms, rebates, and strategic agreements.
• Develop and mentor purchasing teams; drive cross-functional alignment.
• Partner with Sales, Finance, Product Management, and Operations to support growth.

Skills

Purchasing leadership

Inventory management

Demand planning

Forecasting

Vendor management

Negotiation

Financial analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Team development

Strategic sourcing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Vice President of Purchasing – Pro AV DistributionThe Vice President of Purchasing leads all procurement, inventory planning, and vendor management activities for a $1B+ purchasing organization. This executive role is responsible for optimizing inventory turns, fill rates, working capital, and vendor profitability while ensuring product availability and operational excellence.Key ResponsibilitiesLead 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.Qualifications10+ 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.Success Measures Inventory Turns • Fill Rates • Vendor Rebates • Working Capital Efficiency • Gross Margin Improvement • Forecast Accuracy • Team Development • Customer Service Performance.What we look for in a candidate:Bachelor's Degree10+ years relevant purchasing and product management experienceDistribution experience, preferably in consumer electronics and/or appliance product industryWorking knowledge of Word and Excel (advanced capabilities with these tools would be advantageous)Driven and Motivated to continue to source products, drive the right product mix and management function at Almo.Excellent organization and communication skills, with experience communicating across groups with varying degrees of technical background.History of strong leadership to drive recruiting and build teams.Proven ability to build strong cross-functional relationships.Possess a unique blend of business and technical savvy; a big-picture vision, the drive to make that vision a reality, and technically credible to lead teams with significant product expertiseSome travel is requiredAlmo is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.