Directs and oversees the organization's strategic vendor management program.
Responsible for selection of the company's product and service providers, and procurement to reduce operational costs. Responsible for managing vendor relationships. Develops metrics to manage vendor performance and productivity. Works closely with operations, product and executive teams to determine areas of improvement.
| Job Title | Job Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Head of Purchasing | The Head of Purchasing is responsible for planning and directing materials and supply to reduce costs and improve quality. Oversees all aspects of an organization's goods and services purchasing function. Being a Head of Purchasing typically reports to top management. Requires a bachelor's degree. The Head of Purchasing manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. Working as a Head of Purchasing typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. |
| 2 | Retail Buyer I | The Retail Buyer I analyzes market trends, sales data, and competitor activity to determine which items will drive profitability. Selects, sources, and purchases merchandise that aligns with a company's brand, sales goals, and customer preferences. Being a Retail Buyer I collaborates with planning, marketing, and inventory teams to optimize product assortments and maintain stock levels. Negotiates pricing, manages vendor relationships, and ensures timely delivery of merchandise. In addition, Retail Buyer I typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Being a Retail Buyer I work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Working as a Retail Buyer I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. |
| 3 | Technology Project Assistant | The Technology Project Assistant prepares and maintains project documentation including project schedules, status reports, presentations, resource plans, meeting schedules, and notes. Provides administrative support and coordination to IT projects and teams. Being a Technology Project Assistant may expedite orders or deliveries of products and resources from vendors. Coordinates logistics for project activities. In addition, Technology Project Assistant typically requires an associate degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. Being a Technology Project Assistant works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Working as a Technology Project Assistant typically requires 1-3 years of related experience, or may need 0 years of experience with additional specialized training and/or certification. |
| 4 | Project Manager - Entry - IT | The Project Manager - Entry - IT has overall responsibility for managing scope, cost, schedule, internal staffing and outside vendors, and contractual deliverable. Manages and oversees all aspects of a technology project to ensure it is completed on-time and within budget. Being a Project Manager - Entry - IT possesses strong knowledge of technology. Prepares reports for upper management regarding status of project. In addition, Project Manager - Entry - IT typically requires a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Typically reports to a manager. Being a Project Manager - Entry - IT gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Working as a Project Manager - Entry - IT typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. |
| 5 | Technology Project Manager V | The Technology Project Manager V has overall responsibility for managing scope, cost, schedule, internal staffing, vendors, and contractual deliverables. Manages and oversees all aspects of a technology project to ensure it is completed on-time and within budget. Being a Technology Project Manager V monitors project milestones and generate periodic status reports. Develops detailed project plans. In addition, Technology Project Manager V evaluates and manages risk. Incorporates quality measures and standards to project deliverables. Possesses strong knowledge of technology. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. May require Project Management Certification. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Being a Technology Project Manager V works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in "solution" or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. Working as a Technology Project Manager V typically requires 10+ years of related experience. |
| Skills | Proficiency Level |
|---|---|
| Business Acumen | Level 3 |
| Business Relationship Management | Level 4 |
| Financial Acumen | Level 3 |