Director, Procurement

The Director, Procurement will oversee all buying activities for EPLS including vendor relations, pricing, product selection and inventory management. Working closely with the District Manager, Stores, the role will also lead implementation of best practices with regards to shrink, a markdown strategy and dealing with existing aged inventory. Duties include providing strategic direction to the category teams, increasing the use of analytics in decision-making, and working closely with store staff and marketing to offer and promote a product mix that meets our customers’ needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

Actively participate in the senior management team, assisting with the development and realization of strategic kpi’s. plans, budgets and outcomes

Provide strategic support and leadership to the procurement team

Utilize existing and recommend new means of analysing procurement data to drive future purchasing decisions with regards to selection, quantit...