Manager, NA Purchasing

kate spade new york•New York, NY

1d•$90,000 - $100,000

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

4– 6 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or related field
Experience supporting order management, vendor coordination, and budget tracking
Strong proficiency in Excel and familiarity with procurement/ERP systems
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Proactive communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Strong sense of ownership and accountability
Adaptability and ability to navigate ambiguity

Responsibilities

Overseeing the purchasing process from purchase order creation to final delivery, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Own the end-to-end FF&E and SBO purchasing lifecycle from scope validation through delivery and financial closeout, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time execution.
Establish standardized procurement workflows, controls, and dashboards that provide real-time visibility into order status, financial exposure, and delivery risk.
Partner with Construction to align production schedules with project milestones, mitigating delays and ensuring constructible, estimate-aligned packages.
Lead North America supplier strategy for FF&E, SBO, and logistics partners, ensuring performance, capacity alignment, and cost competitive across regions.
Implement formal supplier performance scorecards and quarterly business reviews.
Proactively manage production timelines, freight coordination, tariff exposure, and issue resolution to protect cost and schedule.
Manage approved CAPEX for FF&E and SBO, maintaining accurate forecasts, cost‑per‑square‑foot, and budget‑to‑actual reporting.
Develop and maintain project dashboards tracking capital performance, vendor spend concentration, SLA adherence, and variance trends.
Partner with Construction, Design, and Finance to analyze variances and assess the financial impact of architectural changes.
Lead inventory strategy for FF&E and SBO, aligning forecasting and replenishment models to seasonal programs and new store pipeline.
Implement systems providing real-time visibility into production status, inventory levels, and asset deployment.
Reduce excess inventory, write-offs, and storage costs while improving standardization and repeatability across brands.