Manager of Fixture Purchasing

JOB DESCRIPTION

Leo discovered LEADERSHIP working at TJX

Leo leads with passion and integrity while driving for results and is amazed by the teams' ability to deliver above and beyond.

We’re always looking for strong leaders like Leo at TJX!

What you’ll discover

Eligible Associates can look forward to :

• State-of-the-art amenities at our eco-friendly Home Office. Take a tour !
• One-of-a-kind, inclusive culture
• Health benefits that take effect your first day
• Management Incentive and Stock Plans
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Dedicated training and on-the-job resources to enhance your development
• Three weeks' vacation with the option to buy an additional week through our Vacation Trade Program
• Merchandise discount for yourself and eligible family members at all TJX Canada stores
• Associate and Family Assistance Program to support healthy living

What you’ll do

It’s safe to say, there’s no shortage of variety in what we do. Here are some key accountabilities of the role :

• Leads fixture purchasing operations including overseeing the planning and implementation for new stores, relocations, renovations, store base replenishments including new initiatives for all banners (Winners, HomeSense, Marshalls) across Canada
• Lead new fixture development process including partnering with vendors to review needs and develop solutions based on vision obtained from initiative driver;

develop fixture concepts, samples and or prototypes to review specifications Senior Management for approval

Manage the research and analysis created regarding new sources and products; keeping abreast of product innovations, new products, and price trends, which directly may impact selection of vendors and products;

ensures best practices are followed

• Responsible for vendor management and performance including researching new vendors, reviewing contracts, maintaining and improving customer service relationships and service levels with vendors
• Collaborate with internal departments as well as external vendors ( Contractors, Suppliers, Store Design, Construction, Marketing, Store Operations Merchandise) to ensure requirements are accurately communicated within project timeline;

source and manage fixture suppliers and installers overseeing quality control throughout all aspects of the process to maximize productivity and value to organization

• Develop, execute and maintain store fixture budgets for all capital initiatives in accordance with Corporate Capital Plan includes ensuring fixture commitments and inventories meet Company needs
• Monitor inventory and pricing information to report on actual costs and inventory against plan through use of database systems and vendor reports, prepares rolling forecast and other projections as required;

minimize write off exposure by overseeing maintenance of Fixture Inventory database

Coach and mentor Fixture Purchasing team to improve knowledge of fixture purchasing activities and responsibilities

What you’ll need

To begin your career with us, we require the following :

• 5 to 8 years demonstrated experience in managing purchasing and store fixturing is required
• Post-secondary education in Business Management, PMAC designation preferred
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in a related managerial role
• Strong knowledge of purchasing techniques / practices and ethics
• Superior analytical skills, particularly in the area of inventory analysis and budgeting
• Solid project management skills including structured project methodology ( determining needs, researching existing programs, etc.
• preparing and maintaining detailed development plans for projects; determining project specifications; understanding and applying principles of project control;

and knowledge of and ability to use project reporting systems

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills developing relationships with other TJX Canada departments, contractors and vendors
• Strong problem solving, analytical and research skills to identify problems, cost implications and develop solutions fixture requirements;

description of problems

Demonstrated strong management skills including organizational skills; interviewing skills; facilitation, negotiating skills, interpersonal skills including conflict management;

and information gathering including active listening skills

• Thoughtful leadership skills with the ability to act as a collaborative partner with senior management and positively influence management and staff to act in the best interest of the Company
• People management skills including coaching, providing advice and guidance to associates in the resolution of problems;

evaluating performance and providing feedback to team members

General computer skills including Word, Excel, Microsoft Office, Power Point, Basic knowledge and E sourcing tools with AS400 familiarity

Salary Range : $106,590 - $161,364* / year

This represents the expected hiring range and may not represent the full pay range for the position. The salary offered may be higher than the posted range depending on several factors such as relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

Posting details

• Application closing date : July 31st, 2024
• Internal TJX Associates : please review this opportunity with your direct supervisor or manager prior to submitting an application.

In order to be considered, please attach your completed Internal Candidate Endorsement Form to your application.

Every day is an opportunity to discover something new about our business, our partnerships and even something exciting about yourself.

By becoming a member of our TJX Canada family, you’ll have the full support of a diverse, close-knit group of people across our Distributions Centres, Retail Stores (Winners, HomeSense, Marshalls) and our Office locations.

Are you ready to Discover Different?

Here at TJX Canada, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to the inclusion and accommodation of all individuals.