Manager, POS Procurement

This role leads temporary POS procurement within the Operations business unit, reporting to the Sr. Manager of POS Technical Procurement. It is responsible for developing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and applying brand and design standards to ensure high-quality, on-brand assets are delivered to market.

• Lead temporary POS procurement, including development of category strategies, supplier relationship management, application of brand and design standards, and RFPs and POS display structural design to achieve the ideal balance of quality, service, and cost.
• Drive sourcing activity using structured processes and identify creative opportunities for strategic partnerships that promote growth, manage risk, and foster seamless business continuity.
• Provide technical direction, advice, and counsel on POS display and procurement processes and issues, acting as a key connector and collaborator between departments to ensure decisions have a balanced impact.
• Support procurement strategy to reduce costs and drive efficiencies through optimisation of sourcing processes, designs, materials, and services
• Build category strategies including deep data dives, market overview, cost analysis, gap analysis, vendor rationalisation, and initiative development
• Develop procurement strategies with suppliers including ongoing negotiations, pricing, supply chain metrics improvement, and daily support of efficient supply chain operations.
• Implement high-level supplier strategies and optimise the supplier base through supplier relationship management, including supplier evaluations, direct feedback for growth, and sourcing new suppliers to fill gaps.
• Conduct root cause analysis for supplier performance issues, improve corrective actions, and ensure resolution; provide reports to monitor spending, identify trends and opportunities, and aid supplier performance activities.
• Manage all areas of supplier performance, including setting expectations, issue resolution, development, continuous improvement, and goal measurement
• Manage the complete contract lifecycle from negotiation through execution
• And manage assigned categories and projects to ensure execution on time and within budget.
• Ensure accurate product data, renderings, and installation instructions for temporary and semi-permanent POS displays; lead end-to-end sourcing from qualification and supplier briefing to executing tenders, negotiating prices, selecting suppliers, and managing commercial impacts.
• Support sustainability and innovation through material selection, design optimisation, and efficient pack-outs
• Participate in press checks and ensure product quality meets all specifications
• Support supply chain practices that reduce total supply chain costs, reduce lead times, and maximise customer service levels.
• Work with Trade Marketing to align creative vision with vendor design and capabilities
• Provide first line of communication with assigned suppliers and company partners
• Work with Risk Management Team to reduce risks associated with materials and services
• Manage supplier relationships to meet requirements and ensure agreement on Brand standards provided by Trade Marketing team
• Work with Trade Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to ensure business plans are met in support of Sales organisation.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or other related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Procurement with proven experience designing, issuing, and managing the end-to-end RFP process, executing robust supplier relationship management, and leading negotiations.
• Direct experience with temporary and semi-permanent POS materials, including technical structural design review, print production, cost drivers, and market installation.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills; able to create and maintain strong stakeholder relationships while firmly defending procurement policies and negotiation positions.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Creative problem solver with experience in root cause analysis.
• Systems experience, including SAP, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and Ariba.
• Exceptional project planning skills including ability to create realistic timelines, identify critical path and milestones, and manage exceptions smoothly and successfully.
• High level of adaptability, strong customer service attitude, and ability to maintain composure and generate results when faced with unexpected challenges.

• Experience writing service contracts, letters of understanding, and/or supply agreements preferred.
• CPSM, CPM, and/or Six Sigma certification preferred.