Manager, NA Purchasing

We believe that difference sparks brilliance, so we welcome people and ideas from everywhere to join us in stretching what’s possible.At Tapestry, being true to yourself is core to who we are. When each of us brings our individuality to our collective ambition, our creativity is unleashed. This global house of brands – Coach and Kate Spade New York – was built by unconventional entrepreneurs and unexpected solutions, so when we say we believe in dreams, we mean we believe in making them happen. We’re always on a journey to becoming our best, but you can count on this: Here, your voice is valued, your ambitions are supported, and your work is recognized.A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. Visit Our People page to learn more about Tapestry's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Purchasing to...Order Lifecycle Management: Overseeing the purchasing process from purchase order creation to final delivery, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.Own the end-to-end FF&E and SBO purchasing lifecycle from scope validation through delivery and financial closeout, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time execution.Establish standardized procurement workflows, controls, and dashboards that provide real-time visibility into order status, financial exposure, and delivery risk.Partner with Construction to align production schedules with project milestones, mitigating delays and ensuring constructible, estimate-aligned packagesVendor Coordination: Managing relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics partners to track shipments and resolve issues.Lead North America supplier strategy for FF&E, SBO, and logistics partners, ensuring performance, capacity alignment, and cost competitive across regions.Implement formal supplier performance scorecards and quarterly business reviews.Proactively manage production timelines, freight coordination, tariff exposure, and issue resolution to protect cost and schedule.Project Scheduling & Budgeting (FF&E & SBO): Adhering to project schedules, maintaining budgets for FFE & SBOs, and ensuring adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs).Manage approved CAPEX for FF&E and SBO, maintaining accurate forecasts, cost‑per‑square‑foot, and budget‑to‑actual reportingDevelop and maintain project dashboards tracking capital performance, vendor spend concentration, SLA adherence, and variance trends.Partner with Construction, Design, and Finance to analyze variances and assess the financial impact of architectural changes.Inventory & Asset Management: Tracking inventory levels of store components (fixtures, materials) to support construction and merchandising teams.Lead inventory strategy for FF&E and SBO, aligning forecasting and replenishment models to seasonal programs and new store pipeline.Implement systems providing real-time visibility into production status, inventory levels, and asset deployment.Reduce excess inventory, write-offs, and storage costs while improving standardization and repeatability across brands.The accomplished individual will possess...4– 6 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or related fieldExperience supporting order management, vendor coordination, and budget trackingStrong proficiency in Excel and familiarity with procurement/ERP systemsStrong organizational, analytical, and communication skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentAn outstanding professional will have…Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracyProactive communication and problem-solving skillsAbility to work both independently and collaborativelyStrong sense of ownership and accountabilityAdaptability and ability to navigate ambiguityOur Competencies for All EmployeesCourage : Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.Creativity : Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.Customer Focus : Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.Dealing with Ambiguity : Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.Drive for Results : Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.Interpersonal Savvy : Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.Learning on the Fly : Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.Our Competencies for All People ManagersStrategic Agility : Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans.Developing Direct Reports and Others : Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions; is aware of each person's career goals; constructs compelling development plans and executes them; pushes people to accept developmental moves; will take on those who need help and further development; cooperates with the developmental system in the organization; is a people builder.Building Effective Teams : Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in their team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team.Tapestry, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant’s or employee’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Tapestry, Inc. will provide applicants and employees with reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Tapestry People Services at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io Tapestry, Inc .Base Pay Range$90,000.00-$100,000.00Here are some of the benefits that we offer: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401 (K), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance and Tuition assistance. Please click here for a complete list of U.S Corporate Compensation & Benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr