Procurement Manager

Role Specific Information

Job Description

About the Role

As Procurement Manager, you will oversee Kohl's strategic sourcing functions, which include vendor selection, cost negotiation, project execution, and store support. You will collaborate closely with other Kohl's divisions and external vendors to execute initiatives, manage the bidding process, develop programs to support new initiatives, and manage assigned Corporate, Store and Distribution programs. 

What You’ll Do

• Own the full project life cycle 

• Establish goals, timelines  and strategic sourcing strategies for assigned spend categories

• Develop and execute tactical actions per the guidelines of established sourcing strategies to support all planned projects

• Develop and follow procedures for sourcing and evaluating vendors, products and services

• Own the roadmap for all bids and awarded contracts

• Manage the sourcing process to support company cost reduction initiatives

• Manage the vendor pre-qualification and qualification process

• Prepare analysis and reports as required when evaluating vendors and programs

• Lead the strategic planning of resource structure and risk management for current and potential vendors and products

• Resolve issues on product and service level of quality and delivery requirements

• Actively support Kohl’s supplier diversity initiative, identifying and mentoring diverse suppliers

• Manage direct reports, systems and projects to achieve goals per Kohl’s policies and practices

• Provide leadership by exhibiting influence and expertise, driving results

• Create an effective work environment by developing a common vision, setting clear objectives, fostering collaborative teamwork, recognizing team contributions, providing feedback and maintaining open communication

• Develop team members through coaching, providing regular performance feedback, effective performance assessments and establishing performance and development plans

What Skills You Have

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field or 3-5 years of procurement experience

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Project management or strategic sourcing experience

• Experience with a procurement system (Oracle, ERP, or equivalent)

Preferred

• Background in a retail procurement environment

• Experience in budget preparation and management

• Vendor management and Personnel management experience

• Strong negotiating and organizational skills

• Excellent leadership and collaboration skills

• Mechanical or industrial design experience (does not apply to all roles)

• Manufacturing procurement experience

Special Requirements

• Some Domestic and possible International travel

Essential Functions

The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform, however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohl’s may revise this job description from time to time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.

• Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section

• Ability to comply with dress code requirements

• Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation

• Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet scheduling requirements as set by the company

• Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines

• Ability to give direction and to receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel

• Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others

• Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes

• Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs

• Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.

• Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units

• Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner