**Position Purpose:**
Lead the purchasing function for an assigned product group. Serve as chief negotiator with vendors.

**Key Responsibilities:**

+ 25% Negotiate for products and services within the assigned product category ensuring the lowest possible price.
+ 25% Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans to assigned categories. Work cross functionally to improve and streamline processes.
+ Initiate quality vendor relationships to support new and ongoing product and services sourcing needs.
+ 5% Evaluate vendor relationships and terminate if necessary.
+ 20% Work with stores and functional areas to best determine products and services to be sourced. Manage the vendor and resolve issues regarding product quality, delivery, etc.
+ 5% Work with purchasing operations to ensure orderly transition from initial deal to ongoing purchasing of products and services. Ensure accuracy and delivery of orders so that clients for the product group are able to...