Supervisor, Fixture Purchasing

Ross Stores•Dublin, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Supervisor, Fixture Purchasing oversees a team of Fixture Purchasing Agents responsible for the end-to-end procurement of retail fixtures, signage, and related materials for Store Projects, including new stores, remodels, capacity expansions, and special initiatives. This role provides leadership in vendor management, procurement strategy, and cross-functional coordination to ensure fixtures are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards. The Supervisor is accountable for optimizing procurement processes, resolving escalated vendor or fixture issues, and aligning purchasing activities with overall project schedules and milestones. The Supervisor plays a critical role in ensuring efficient, cost-effective fixture procurement through strategic planning, data analysis, proactive risk mitigation, and strong team development, under the direction of the Senior Manager of Fixture Purchasing. The base salary range for this role is $77,900 – $117,050. The base salary range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.

Requirements

University degree in Business Administration or related field, or an equivalent combination and field experience required.
3–5 years of experience in purchasing, retail operations, project management or related areas
Strong Experience with Microsoft Excel
Moderate level budgeting and accounting
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook
Has experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PPT, Outlook)

Responsibilities

Leads and develops a team of Fixture Purchasing Agents responsible for fixture procurement, ensuring timely and accurate execution of purchasing activities.
Drives purchasing strategy and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance cost savings, reduce lead times, and improve vendor performance.
Establishes clear communication protocols with cross-functional partners (Store Planning, Execution, Finance, Store Operations) to align procurement timelines with project milestones.
Oversees the end-to-end purchasing process, including PO execution, cost control, invoice reconciliation, and delivery tracking, to ensure accurate and efficient flow of materials.
Manages vendor relationships, resolves escalated issues, and ensures vendor performance aligns with project needs to mitigate risk and improve outcomes
Tracks and reports purchasing metrics, budget variances, and delivery status; partners with Fixture Planning to ensure accurate fixture inventory management using PeopleSoft, Excel, and other tools.
Reviews and approves purchase orders, quotes, and invoice reconciliations as necessary; ensures compliance with company purchasing policies and budget guidelines.
Leads weekly team meetings to monitor status updates, share lessons learned, and align on shifting project needs or resource priorities.
Partners with Store Planning and Fixture Design teams to align fixture specifications and ensure procurement reflects latest prototype standards and design updates.
Supports the development of standard operating procedures, training materials, and tools to streamline procurement processes across the team.
Mentors and coaches team members; identifies training opportunities and provides ongoing feedback to ensure professional growth and performance excellence.
Performs other duties as assigned.