Procurement Manager- Corporate Headquarters, NJ

3 months ago

Secaucus, United States The Children's Place Full time

Position Summary:


We are looking for an experienced sourcing and category Manager to join our strategic procurement team. You will have responsibility for the sourcing and category management of products and services across specific categories of non-merchandise spend. The procurement manager will drive value for The Children’s Place by building strong relationships across the business and implementing strategies to lower the total cost of ownership for the spend in their control. Our major spend areas are Marketing, Supply Chain and Information Technology working with the CMO, COO and CIO respectively.


Key Accountabilities:

  • Review, understand and validate spend classification of non-merchandise spend through discussions with business and finance partners
  • Collaborate with finance, business and other key stakeholders to develop a comprehensive multi-year pipeline of projects; Develop project charters with detailed timelines, key stakeholders and estimated project value to the organization; Review and validate baselines and savings estimates with finance
  • Identify and capture key business and functional requirements, key metrics, SLAs, potential risks for each project.
  • Develop category strategies to achieve cost savings and improve quality and service levels by identifying opportunity areas such as product standardization and supplier consolidation. Partner with business functions to gain agreement on category scope and strategies
  • Provide category procurement subject matter expertise to the associated business / function group and sourcing specialists or seek out expertise from business / function when necessary
  • Proactively identify improvement opportunities for assigned category areas and recommend key actions to the appropriate stakeholders
  • Effectively work with functional and business groups as a trusted advisor to determine desired product/service specifications and projected demand when making recommended action plans
  • Lead cross-functional teams to execute strategic sourcing projects for assigned category areas by assisting with sourcing strategy, negotiations, and supplier selection and overseeing project execution
  • Develop Strategic Supplier Relationship Management programs to be executed by the Business / Function
  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers
  • Drive use of procurement best practices and standardization of procurement processes while minimizing supply risk
  • Understand key business terms and category legal terms. Support the implementation of these into contracts and agreements

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelors Degree in Science or Business (or other related degree programs). MBA preferred.
  • 5+ Years of Strategic Sourcing/Procurement experience, Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Category Management, Business Analysis, Change Management experience, preferably in the retail, consumer goods or fashion sector
  • Extensive Category Management experience
  • Strong knowledge of category management, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management processes
  • Proven track record in delivery of complex, cross-functional procurement initiatives on-time and on-budget
  • Ability to interface at all levels of the organization and with suppliers to solve problems when facing evolving demands
  • Demonstrated success in leveraging company-wide spend by ensuring the implementation of global/international agreements
  • Strong leadership presence and negotiation/contract management experience
  • Knowledge and experience with best practice processes, tools, and procurement/spend systems data and analysis
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to multi-task
  • In-depth knowledge and experience of strategic sourcing processes, organization, technology required.
  • Demonstrated ability to work as an individual contributor to define and drive projects from start to finish
  • Proficient in the use of Excel and PowerPoint; experience in spend analytics and other P2P tools preferred


Skills and Behaviors

Strong understanding of procurement and in-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts and invoicing,

Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent influencing and soft skills with a focus on driving change

Passionate about solving complex problems while driving change management in a decentralized organization

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Management and leadership skills.

Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and work in a fast paced environment with shifting priorities.

Highly organized and detail oriented.

  • Procurement Manager- Corporate Headquarters, NJ

    2 months ago

    secaucus, United States The Children's Place Full time

    Position Summary: We are looking for an experienced sourcing and category Manager to join our strategic procurement team. You will have responsibility for the sourcing and category management of products and services across specific categories of non-merchandise spend. The procurement manager will drive value for The Children’s Place by building strong...

  • Associate Manager, Inbound Logistics

    4 weeks ago

    Secaucus, United States The Children's Place Full time

    Position Summary:The Inbound Logistics Manager will be responsible for managing the company’s international transportation needs including and not limited to ocean, air, LCL and trucking to USA and other countries where TCP is importer of record. This role will also have additional responsibility for shipment/PO planning, data analysis, procurement and...

  • The Children's Place | Associate Manager, Inbound Logistics

    3 weeks ago

    secaucus, United States The Children's Place Full time

    Position Summary:The Inbound Logistics Manager will be responsible for managing the company’s international transportation needs including and not limited to ocean, air, LCL and trucking to USA and other countries where TCP is importer of record. This role will also have additional responsibility for shipment/PO planning, data analysis, procurement and...

  • The Children's Place | Associate Manager, Inbound Logistics

    4 weeks ago

    secaucus, United States The Children's Place Full time

    Position Summary:The Inbound Logistics Manager will be responsible for managing the company’s international transportation needs including and not limited to ocean, air, LCL and trucking to USA and other countries where TCP is importer of record. This role will also have additional responsibility for shipment/PO planning, data analysis, procurement and...

  • Merchandiser- Corporate Headquarters, NJ

    2 weeks ago

    Secaucus, United States The Children's Place Full time

    Job Summary:The Merchandiser will create and execute strategies for an assortment of merchandise within a select division. The Merchandiser will be responsible for developing and implementing successful and effective merchandise assortments, proactively managing and executing profitable promotional plans, as well as regularly reporting results clearly and...

  • Designer Denim- Corporate Headquarters, NJ

    2 months ago

    Secaucus, United States The Children's Place Full time

    Position Summary:The Designer will oversee the design process from conception to final prototype for denim across all TCP/GYM divs and ages and is fully responsible for entire product design including market research, designing, sketching, wash development, specing, and fit. The Designer will build effective collaborative relationships and maintain the...

  • IT Procurement Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Secaucus, New Jersey, United States LHH Recruitment Solutions Full time

    Job Title: IT Procurement ManagerLHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a highly skilled IT Procurement Manager to join our team.Key Responsibilities:Manage IT vendor contracts and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best possible deals.Develop and implement procurement strategies to meet business objectives.Analyze market trends to inform procurement...

  • Sr Staff Platform Procurement Program Manager

    1 month ago

    Secaucus, United States ZT Systems group Full time

    Sr Staff Platform Procurement Program Manager Locations: Secaucus, NJ Time Type: Full Time Posted On: Posted 2 Days Ago Job Requisition ID: R-102660 About the Role The Platform Procurement Program Manager will work as part of the platform procurement team. The Platform Procurement Program Manager is responsible for ensuring the “Right Vendor for Right...

  • Business Operations Manager

    8 hours ago

    Secaucus, New Jersey, United States FASTSIGNS® of Secaucus,NJ Full time

    Job TitleWe are seeking an experienced Business Operations Manager to lead our team in Secaucus. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a background in the signage industry, and experience managing teams in a dynamic retail environment.The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing sales, design, production, and installation...

  • The Children's Place | Merchandiser- Corporate Headquarters, NJ | secaucus, nj

    2 weeks ago

    secaucus, United States The Children's Place Full time

    Job Summary:The Merchandiser will create and execute strategies for an assortment of merchandise within a select division. The Merchandiser will be responsible for developing and implementing successful and effective merchandise assortments, proactively managing and executing profitable promotional plans, as well as regularly reporting results clearly and...

  • Store Planner- Corporate Headquarters, Secaucus, NJ

    2 months ago

    secaucus, United States The Children's Place Full time

    Position Summary:The Store Planner will serve as the expert for Stores performance. They will be responsible for creating store level reporting and analytics to provide a clear view of performance by door and aggregated performance by store cluster/region/climate. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams including merchandising, visual...

  • Store Planner- Corporate Headquarters, Secaucus, NJ

    2 months ago

    Secaucus, United States The Children's Place Full time

    Position Summary:The Store Planner will serve as the expert for Stores performance. They will be responsible for creating store level reporting and analytics to provide a clear view of performance by door and aggregated performance by store cluster/region/climate. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams including merchandising, visual...

  • IT Procurement Manager

    2 months ago

    secaucus, United States LHH Full time

    LHH is looking for an IT Procurement Manager to aid a client of ours in the Computer Hardware Manufacturing space. This is a full time position where you will build and manage relationships with internal clients and external vendors who support our client's global IT requirements. Success in this position will require strong working knowledge of procurement...

  • IT Procurement Manager

    2 months ago

    secaucus, United States LHH Full time

    LHH is looking for an IT Procurement Manager to aid a client of ours in the Computer Hardware Manufacturing space. This is a full time position where you will build and manage relationships with internal clients and external vendors who support our client's global IT requirements. Success in this position will require strong working knowledge of procurement...

  • IT Procurement Manager

    2 months ago

    Secaucus, United States LHH Full time

    LHH is looking for an IT Procurement Manager to aid a client of ours in the Computer Hardware Manufacturing space. This is a full time position where you will build and manage relationships with internal clients and external vendors who support our client's global IT requirements. Success in this position will require strong working knowledge of procurement...

  • Director, Corporate Counsel

    3 days ago

    Secaucus, United States The Children's Place Full time

    Position Summary:The Corporate Counsel will be responsible for general corporate and transactional matters and contracts, and will assist in the corporate governance and securities functions of the Legal Department. This position will independently review and negotiate company commercial agreements and provide general corporate support for the business.Key...

  • IT Procurement Category Manager

    2 months ago

    Secaucus, United States LHH Recruitment Solutions Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionLHH is looking for an IT Procurement Manager to aid a client of ours in the Computer Hardware Manufacturing space. This is a full time position where you will build and manage relationships with internal clients and external vendors who support our client's global IT requirements. Success in this position will require strong...

  • IT Procurement Category Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Secaucus, United States LHH Recruitment Solutions Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionLHH is looking for an IT Procurement Manager to aid a client of ours in the Computer Hardware Manufacturing space. This is a full time position where you will build and manage relationships with internal clients and external vendors who support our client's global IT requirements. Success in this position will require strong...

  • Enterprise Operations Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Secaucus, New Jersey, United States Insight Global Full time

    Job Title: Enterprise Operations Manager - Secaucus NJEstimated Salary Range: $55,000 - $64,000 per yearWe are seeking a highly qualified Data Center Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a 24/7 data center in Secaucus, NJ. The ideal candidate will have experience working at an enterprise level, overseeing current operations and new project...

  • Sr Staff Platform Procurement Program Manager

    1 month ago

    Secaucus, United States ZT Systems Full time

    About the Role The Platform Procurement Program Manager will works as part of the platform procurement team. The Platform Procurement Program Manger is responsible for "Right Vendor for Right product", "Time to Market with Right Cost", "Spec Change Management" and "Vendor Management". This role will report to Sr. Manager of Platform Procurement. What You...