VP - Product Management
Summary
Leads procurement, inventory planning, and vendor management for a $1B+ AV distribution business, optimizing stock, fill rates, and profitability while managing executive relationships.
Vice President of Purchasing – Pro AV Distribution
The Vice President of Purchasing leads all procurement, inventory planning, and vendor management activities for a $1B+ purchasing organization. This executive role is responsible for optimizing inventory turns, fill rates, working capital, and vendor profitability while ensuring product availability and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead purchasing, inventory management, and demand planning strategies.
- Manage inventory performance, including turns, fill rates, aging inventory, and stock availability.
- Negotiate vendor rebates, MDF, growth incentives, and strategic purchasing agreements.
- Build and maintain executive-level manufacturer relationships.
- Drive profitability through inventory optimization, forecasting accuracy, and working capital management.
- Lead, develop, and mentor purchasing and inventory teams.
- Partner with Sales, Finance, Product Management, and Operations to support growth and customer satisfaction.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of purchasing, inventory, or supply chain leadership experience.
- Proven success managing large-scale inventory investments and vendor partnerships.
- Strong financial, analytical, negotiation, and leadership skills.
- Experience in Pro AV, technology, or distribution environments preferred.
Success Measures Inventory Turns • Fill Rates • Vendor Rebates • Working Capital Efficiency • Gross Margin Improvement • Forecast Accuracy • Team Development • Customer Service Performance.