Sr. Manager, Construction Commercial Management & Purchasing

kate spade new york•New York, NY

1d•$100,000 - $135,000

About The Position

This role supports Capital Planning & Budgeting, Purchasing, Operational Excellence & Controls, and Financial Reporting & Analysis for North America retail construction projects. The successful individual will manage capital plans, develop project budgets, lead the North America Purchasing team, ensure compliance with company financial requirements, and deliver timely and accurate financial reporting. The role requires strong financial modeling, analytical skills, and experience in construction or retail capital projects.

Requirements

5-8 years of experience in finance, with a focus on construction, real estate, or retail capital projects
Proven experience managing large-scale capital budgets across multiple projects or locations
Strong understanding of construction cost drivers, including general contracting, fixtures, and design elements
Expert financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills
Experience working in cross-functional environments with non-finance stakeholders
Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and data analysis tools
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

Nice To Haves

MBA or CPA

Responsibilities

Support annual capital planning process for North America retail construction, including new stores, remodels, and refresh projects
Partner with Real Estate and Construction leadership to align capital plans with strategic growth priorities
Develop and maintain long-range capital forecasts and scenario planning models to support investment decision-making
Establish and manage project-level budgets from initial deal approval through project closeout, ensuring budgets reflect design standards & regional cost considerations
Develop cost benchmarks and templates for consistent budgeting practices
Lead the North America Purchasing team to support the end-to-end order lifecycle of materials, goods, and services required by construction project managers
Oversee purchase orders from issuance to delivery, ensuring accuracy, resolving exceptions, and tracking to budget
Provide financial input into bid selection and vendor proposals for alignment with budget targets
Support invoice review, accruals, and payment tracking to vendors
Support the set-up of new construction vendors in BuyingHub and serve as the key contact for existing vendor partnerships
Partner with Procurement to support strategic sourcing initiatives with a focus on cost efficiency
Partner closely with Finance partners to ensure CER’s are prepared, submitted, and approved in compliance with Tapestry requirements
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities by working collaboratively with Accounts Payable and Fixed Asset Accounting
Help reconcile Construction in Progress (CIP) accounts to identify and resolve discrepancies
Drive accountability across stakeholders for budget adherence and financial accuracy
Evaluate cost implications of materials, fixtures, and design elements early in the design phase
Partner with Finance on audit support and compliance requirements
Deliver timely and accurate monthly capital expenditure (CapEx) reporting across the full construction portfolio
Develop and maintain cost per square foot (PSF) benchmarks by store type and market
Prepare detailed variance analysis (Actuals vs. Budget vs. Forecast)
Track and report on key financial metrics including committed costs, incurred costs, and forecast at completion (FAC)
Maintain rolling forecasts incorporating project timelines, spend curves, and risk adjustments
Analyze cost drivers across labor, materials, fixtures, and general conditions