Assistant Manager, NA Purchasing

kate spade new york•New York, NY

About The Position

We believe that difference sparks brilliance, so we welcome people and ideas from everywhere to join us in stretching what’s possible. At Tapestry, being true to yourself is core to who we are. When each of us brings our individuality to our collective ambition, our creativity is unleashed. This global house of brands – Coach and Kate Spade New York – was built by unconventional entrepreneurs and unexpected solutions, so when we say we believe in dreams, we mean we believe in making them happen. We’re always on a journey to becoming our best, but you can count on this: Here, your voice is valued, your ambitions are supported, and your work is recognized. A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. Visit Our People page to learn more about Tapestry's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Requirements

Proficiency in Purchasing

Responsibilities

Support the end-to-end purchasing process from purchase order creation through delivery and financial closeout, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Execute and maintain purchase orders in alignment with approved project scope, budget, and timelines
Track order status, proactively identifying risks and escalating issues impacting delivery or cost
Maintain organized and accurate documentation to support compliance and audit readiness
Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics partners to track production, shipments, and delivery schedules
Support issue resolution related to production delays, damages, or shipment discrepancies
Assist in maintaining vendor communication and documentation, ensuring alignment with project requirements
Contribute to vendor performance tracking and reporting processes
Partner with Construction and Design teams to align purchasing activities with project milestones
Support tracking of approved CAPEX for FF&E and SBO, maintaining accurate purchase logs and budget-to-actual reporting
Assist in preparing project dashboards and status updates, highlighting risks, variances, and delivery timelines
Monitor adherence to project schedules and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Track inventory levels of store fixtures and materials to support project execution
Assist in coordinating allocation and deployment of FF&E across multiple projects
Maintain data accuracy across systems to ensure visibility into inventory and order status
Support efforts to reduce excess inventory and improve standardization
Support implementation of standardized procurement workflows, tools, and reporting dashboards
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and communication across purchasing processes
Collaborate cross-functionally with Construction, Design, Finance, and Logistics teams to support project success