Vice President of Procurement leading Burlington's enterprise-wide sourcing strategy for $3 billion indirect spend. Partnering with leadership to drive cost efficiency and operational effectiveness.
Responsibilities
Lead the Procurement Strategy
Create and drive a clear, enterprise-wide procurement strategy aligned to Burlington’s growth and profitability goals
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on sourcing strategy, market trends, and risk
Build & Elevate the Team
Develop, and sustain a high-performing team, strengthen capabilities, and create a culture of accountability, and drive results
Establish clear goals, KPIs, and expectations that drive performance and continuous improvement and business outcomes
Drive Value
Lead enterprise sourcing initiatives that deliver measurable savings and long-term value
Own and execute complex negotiations with key suppliers to secure best-in-class pricing and terms
Implement disciplined category management across indirect spend including IT, marketing, logistics, and professional services
Supplier Partnerships
Build, develop and evolve strong, productive relationships with strategic suppliers
Hold suppliers accountable through measurable outcomes, scorecards, and continuous improvement
Identify opportunities to simplify, consolidate, and innovate across the supplier base
Operational Excellence
Streamline procurement processes to be more efficient
Leverage data and analytics to inform decisions and uncover opportunities
Advance tools and systems that enable scale, visibility, and control
Drive process improvements and efficiencies by effectively leveraging Coupa P2P tools and analytics
Cross functional Partnerships
Partner closely with Finance to manage budgets, forecasts, and cost discipline
Partner with Legal to ensure strong contract governance and risk management
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
12+ years of progressive procurement experience, including senior leadership roles
Retail, off-price, or high-volume environment experience strongly preferred
Proven ability to deliver meaningful cost savings and build scalable processes
Expertise around implementation and utilization of P2P software, preferably Coupa
Deep expertise in sourcing, negotiations, and supplier management
Strong financial and business acumen
Experience building and leading high-performing teams
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