Claire's

VP, Procurement (Hybrid)

Claire's Hoffman Estates, IL
Claire's

VP, Procurement (Hybrid)

Claire's Hoffman Estates, IL
1 week ago 94 applicants

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The VP, Procurement is responsible for meeting the company’s indirect cost targets by setting a procurement strategy, implementing standardized processes, tools, and methodologies, and leading vendor sourcing and vendor management, across the organization.

Main Responsibilities

Develop a global procurement strategy for all indirect spend, with a clear vision and clear objectives, to allow Claire’s to achieve its financial objectives

Procurement excellence

  • Create standardized processes, tools, and methodologies to enable the organization to procure goods and services more effectively and efficiently
  • Drive continuous improvement of procurement processes and tools, in alignment with functional leadership
  • Ensure the application of standardized procurement methodologies
  • Ensure coordination of procurement teams with business owners

Vendor sourcing and management

  • Operate as procurement subject matter expert, alongside business owners, to manage vendor sourcing and the RFx process
  • Conduct spend analysis, analyze supply markets, identify sourcing value levers, execute competitive RFIs/RFPs, and lead supplier negotiations
  • Ensure team tracks progress of large programs; help teams meet project milestones and resolve risks
  • Participate in review sessions for priority vendors
  • Set and review vendor KPIs and performance targets
  • Support procurement teams and functional teams in renew vs. replace decisions
  • Lead Global Supplier Relationship Management with top suppliers

Talent management

  • Provide continuous leadership, oversight of work quality, and constructive feedback to direct reports
  • Define roles of all procurement personnel
  • Hire, develop, and coach procurement team
  • Establish and create department training and development programs

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • MBA or master’s degree, a plus
  • At least 7 years procurement experience
  • 3+ years managing teams
  • Retail experience preferred
  • Knowledge of a strategic sourcing process and procurement best practices and methods
  • Analytical
  • Strong negotiation, collaboration, and communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams
  • Demonstrated ability to influence without authority
  • Results-driven
  • Proactive and planful
  • Experience interacting with senior level executives
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills

Claire's is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we encourage applications from members of all underrepresented groups, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants' needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require.

  • Seniority level

    Executive

  • Employment type

    Full-time

  • Job function

    Purchasing and Supply Chain

  • Industries

    Retail

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