Signet Jewelers · 17 hours ago
Senior Vice President, Sourcing & Category Management
Irving, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expSignet Jewelers is the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, operating more than 2,800 stores worldwide. The SVP of Strategic Sourcing and Category Management is a senior executive responsible for leading the organization's sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and category performance, focusing on cost optimization, innovation, and strategic partnerships.
E-Commerce PlatformsJewelryRetail
Responsibilities
Define and implement long-term sourcing strategies aligned with business goals
Lead enterprise level strategies across Signet portfolio, with the priority focus on Kay, Zales, Jared, Peoples and Banter
Lead all areas in supporting corporate sourcing goals as they relate to service, quality, cost-of-goods sold, reliable delivery, conformance, and profitability
Inclusive of establishing price and labor grids and oversight on all QC compliance
Oversee end-to-end category plans across multi branded retail portfolio, ensuring value creation beyond cost savings
Drive centralized Category Management assortment optimization through cross functional and external partnerships. Specifically, as this relates to Sols/SPE and Basic Gold Chain
Responsible to build assortment catalog to meet the needs of the customers across multi-brand portfolio
Lead Category knowledge of the fine jewelry industry, remaining very educated and relevant in product construct, market dynamics, commodity guidance, sourcing and supply chain risks to ensure Signet remains ahead of opportunities and risks
Cultivate high-value partnerships, negotiate key contracts, and manage supplier risk
Establish and govern strategic relationships with key vendors to ensure scorecards are accurate, governed and deliver corporate goals of sustainability and quality assurance
Evaluate potential new vendors that are required to reach future business goals and optimize underperforming or duplicative vendors
Manage all elements of annual VBA process and ensure compliance to SRSP goals
Build and lead a high-performing sourcing and category management team; promote continuous improvement
Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, retail brands, PD & Design, Merch Experience to align priorities and maximize value
Leverage market intelligence and spend analytics to inform strategies and monitor performance metrics
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field
Minimum of 15 years of experience in a leadership role within the retail or consumer goods industry
Strong understanding of product development, sourcing, supply chain, and business operations
Proven success managing large spend portfolios
Expertise in contract negotiations and supplier performance management
Ability to think strategically and work cross-functionally to develop innovative products and services
Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional influence
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
Knowledge of financial modeling and analysis
Company
Signet Jewelers
Signet Jewelers engages in the retail sale of jewelry and watches in the United States, the United Kingdom.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$625.27MKey Investors
Leonard Green & Partners
2016-08-25Post Ipo Equity· $625.27M
2008-09-11IPO
Leadership Team
J.K. Symancyk
Chief Executive Officer
Colleen Rooney
Chief Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Officer
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