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Job Summary

Responsible for developing and executing national supplier strategies and subsequent purchasing execution for assigned categories.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

Manages a  team of Regional Commodity Leaders tasked with executing regional/district strategy.

Develops national commodity strategies and ensures execution at the regional/district level including educating the field on how products work, what products do we want to sell, and positioning our sales associates to sell product with the highest profitability.

Develops and leads top supplier strategic relationships and program development including negotiating national and cross-regional costs to ensure White Cap is aligned with suppliers and the correct products.

Communicates local/regional market direction and competitive intel to field, pricing, category management and external suppliers.

Ensures national effective product performance; profitability, product penetration, product mix and inventory turns.

Creates necessary supply chain solutions to allow for more effective purchasing and profitability (Reloads/Vendor Managed Inventory).

Partners with Field Leaders to develop custom programs and special buys.

Drives new product introduction to the field and provides education of commodity products to the field.

Nature and Scope

Solutions require analysis and investigation.

Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience. May recommend/make decisions regarding new programs/initiatives that have significant impact to the business and carry consequences in unsuccessful endeavors.

Manages a larger team or multiple small teams through direction of subordinate management and/or supervisory staff.

Work Environment

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

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