Procurement Manager - Stores

$80,000 - $105,000/Yr

Burlington - Burlington, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Burlington, NJ

General Merchandise Retailers

About the position

The Procurement Manager - Stores at Burlington Stores will lead cost-saving initiatives across indirect procurement categories, particularly focusing on Retail Store Fixtures and Graphics. This role involves collaboration with Store Innovation and Development teams to manage fixture databases and vendor relationships, while providing strategic leadership and ensuring procurement compliance and value creation across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute sourcing events (RFIs, RFPs, negotiations) to drive savings using eSourcing tools and reverse auctions.
• Guide cross-functional sourcing teams and collaborate with departments to provide value-added services.
• Lead contract negotiations, including key terms, service levels, and KPIs.
• Support stakeholder spend/vendor initiatives as needed.
• Oversee contract review, negotiation, and execution using the contract management tool.
• Continuously maintain the status of all contracts in the contract management tool.
• Assist in developing category strategies and annual savings plans using market intelligence.
• Conduct total cost evaluations, market research, pricing audits, and impact analysis.
• Analyze markets and risks, gathering key intelligence.
• Collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders on cost and performance improvements.
• Monitor purchasing reports for compliance and streamline processes.
• Manage supplier performance against service levels and KPIs.
• Address and resolve strategic supplier issues to ensure satisfaction.
• Negotiate and manage key supplier relationships.
• Maintain contact with suppliers and address ongoing issues.
• Promote continuous improvement and cost reduction efforts.
• Mentor and develop team members.
• Guide procurement staff on best practices.
• Support procurement/supply chain initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business; MBA a plus.
• 5-7 years procurement experience in a multi-site environment supporting multiple business units.
• Diversified background with exposure to Supply Chain Operations, Project Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Finance, contract negotiations, and/or strategic sourcing.
• Good understanding of procurement trends and best practices (i.e. reverse auctions, e-sourcing, etc.).
• Strong negotiation skills and knowledge of the sourcing process.
• Good understanding of legal terms related to purchasing contracts and framework agreements.
• Strong command of vendor performance management and vendor metrics measurement.
• A general understanding of the contract execution and administration process.
• Experience with developing and implementing successful cost saving initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with keen understanding of relevant cost drivers.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in achieving or beating challenging goals.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, develop and coach others.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Flexible and responsive to change.
• Procurement systems knowledge is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• C.P.M., C.P.P or C.P.P.C. Certification a plus.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Flexible schedule