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LE_301 Hibbett Retail, Inc.Job Title:
Procurement Manager
Department:
Property Management
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Reports To:
Director, Procurement
Prepared Date:
December 2024
Reviewed Date:
December 2024
SUMMARY
The Manager, Procurement will lead our procurement and sourcing initiatives for JD North America. This role is responsible for owning the tender processes from brief, RFI, tender, analysis and conclusion. Developing and executing strategies for sourcing all fixtures, furnishings, and equipment (FF&E), construction materials, and other essential items for JD’s expansion across North America. You will manage a team of procurement professionals, onboard new vendors, cultivate and maintain key vendor relationships, and drive cost efficiencies while ensuring robust contract and risk management. This position will actively work tenders and projects assigned by the Director alongside their team to ensure objectives are met. Effective collaboration with Construction, Visual Merchandising, Operations, Design and Cost Management departments will be essential to this role
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages a team of procurement sourcing professionals leading by example. Proven ability to influence teams and drive results. Comfortable leading in changing environment and ability to adapt accordingly. Responsible for professional development of team members and accountable for their results.
Develop and implement processes for tenders and projects ensuring timelines are set and delivered
Build and maintain documents for tender analysis, category management, vendor performance, alternative vendors, risk management, item specifications and Fascia build requirements
Identify and leverage global and region-specific opportunities to optimize procurement strategies and cost savings.
Identify and drive cost-saving initiatives and process improvements within the property procurement function.
Ensure all contractual obligations (SLA/MSA) are met and conduct necessary financial risk assessments, ensuring compliance with JD Group standards and regulatory requirements.
Implement due diligence and audit processes, adhering to JD Group’s ethical and environmental standards.
Collaborate with the greater Store Development team, Fascia teams and JD Global on a regular basis. This role will have regular visibility and face time with team members up to the SVP level.
Report on procurement activities, cost-saving initiatives, and vendor performance to senior management.
Facilitate internal meetings and support global team initiatives as needed.
Perform other duties and projects as required to support procurement goals and operational success.
Protect the company's assets and financial information by ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of internal control procedures and informing management and/or appropriate officials of potential fraud risk.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in general business, finance, or related field or equivalent experience
5 years of experience in procurement/project management, ideally within a fast paced retail environment. 2-3 years of management experience.
Excellent analytical skills and as it applies to cost analysis.
Detailed understanding of retail store construction, design and components.
Ability to influence multiple stakeholders across all levels of management.
Excellent communicator both written and verbal.
Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Suite, and Google platforms.
Proven ability to develop and execute detailed procurement plans and strategies over long periods of time (1 year or more).
Proven ability to manage multiple objectives, timelines, and projects simultaneously while delivering results.
Clear understanding of procurement and sourcing principles.
Must be a self-motivated individual.
Ability to define problems, establish facts, and ask difficult questions to draw valid conclusions.
Must have laser focused attention to details.
Must be able to approach unfamiliar situations and projects with confidence and curiosity.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to demonstrate a generally accepted knowledge of CAD principles and Revit program operation.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to type, handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Hibbett's Privacy Policy
Candidates will have an option during the application process to withdraw their application prior to completion of the application. Throughout this online job application process, you will be asked to provide personal information about yourself. Please review Hibbett’s Privacy Policy to understand how the information you provide will be utilized and safeguarded.
By clicking the Apply button, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the Hibbett's Privacy Policy. Further, I consent to the use of the same as my Electronic Agreement for purposes hereof. I acknowledge that I have a right to withdraw such consent at any time by contacting Hibbett.
LE_301 Hibbett Retail, Inc.Job Title:
Procurement Manager
Department:
Property Management
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Reports To:
Director, Procurement
Prepared Date:
December 2024
Reviewed Date:
December 2024
SUMMARY
The Manager, Procurement will lead our procurement and sourcing initiatives for JD North America. This role is responsible for owning the tender processes from brief, RFI, tender, analysis and conclusion. Developing and executing strategies for sourcing all fixtures, furnishings, and equipment (FF&E), construction materials, and other essential items for JD’s expansion across North America. You will manage a team of procurement professionals, onboard new vendors, cultivate and maintain key vendor relationships, and drive cost efficiencies while ensuring robust contract and risk management. This position will actively work tenders and projects assigned by the Director alongside their team to ensure objectives are met. Effective collaboration with Construction, Visual Merchandising, Operations, Design and Cost Management departments will be essential to this role
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages a team of procurement sourcing professionals leading by example. Proven ability to influence teams and drive results. Comfortable leading in changing environment and ability to adapt accordingly. Responsible for professional development of team members and accountable for their results.
Develop and implement processes for tenders and projects ensuring timelines are set and delivered
Build and maintain documents for tender analysis, category management, vendor performance, alternative vendors, risk management, item specifications and Fascia build requirements
Identify and leverage global and region-specific opportunities to optimize procurement strategies and cost savings.
Identify and drive cost-saving initiatives and process improvements within the property procurement function.
Ensure all contractual obligations (SLA/MSA) are met and conduct necessary financial risk assessments, ensuring compliance with JD Group standards and regulatory requirements.
Implement due diligence and audit processes, adhering to JD Group’s ethical and environmental standards.
Collaborate with the greater Store Development team, Fascia teams and JD Global on a regular basis. This role will have regular visibility and face time with team members up to the SVP level.
Report on procurement activities, cost-saving initiatives, and vendor performance to senior management.
Facilitate internal meetings and support global team initiatives as needed.
Perform other duties and projects as required to support procurement goals and operational success.
Protect the company's assets and financial information by ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of internal control procedures and informing management and/or appropriate officials of potential fraud risk.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in general business, finance, or related field or equivalent experience
5 years of experience in procurement/project management, ideally within a fast paced retail environment. 2-3 years of management experience.
Excellent analytical skills and as it applies to cost analysis.
Detailed understanding of retail store construction, design and components.
Ability to influence multiple stakeholders across all levels of management.
Excellent communicator both written and verbal.
Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Suite, and Google platforms.
Proven ability to develop and execute detailed procurement plans and strategies over long periods of time (1 year or more).
Proven ability to manage multiple objectives, timelines, and projects simultaneously while delivering results.
Clear understanding of procurement and sourcing principles.
Must be a self-motivated individual.
Ability to define problems, establish facts, and ask difficult questions to draw valid conclusions.
Must have laser focused attention to details.
Must be able to approach unfamiliar situations and projects with confidence and curiosity.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to demonstrate a generally accepted knowledge of CAD principles and Revit program operation.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to type, handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Hibbett's Privacy Policy
Candidates will have an option during the application process to withdraw their application prior to completion of the application. Throughout this online job application process, you will be asked to provide personal information about yourself. Please review Hibbett’s Privacy Policy to understand how the information you provide will be utilized and safeguarded.
By clicking the Apply button, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the Hibbett's Privacy Policy. Further, I consent to the use of the same as my Electronic Agreement for purposes hereof. I acknowledge that I have a right to withdraw such consent at any time by contacting Hibbett.
