Director, Category Management & Procurement

The Director of Category Management & Procurement will lead the category management and procurement functions, driving profitable growth by optimizing product assortments and ensuring that United Pacific's full range of retail products meet the needs of its growing and diverse customer base.

What You Will Do

The Director will develop effective promotional strategies, optimize store planograms, manage vendor partnerships, and oversee the private label item mix value chain. They will also work with the brand marketing and loyalty team to curate offers, identify technology opportunities, and take ownership of the monthly Profit & Loss (P&L) for the category management function.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will possess strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to inspire, motivate, and guide team members towards achieving strategic goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in procurement, category management/merchandising in the convenience store industry, big box retail, grocery, or applicable retail environment
• 7+ years in leadership roles with a track record of successfully managing and developing high-performing teams
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on long-term planning and execution
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret data to make informed decisions that drive business growth
• Proven expertise in negotiating with suppliers to secure favorable terms and build long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships
• Ability to understand customer/market needs and trends, with the capacity to translate this knowledge into effective and innovative product assortment, pricing, and placement strategies
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to develop and manage budgets, analyze financial reports, and make data-driven decisions to drive results
• Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and business needs, with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities
• Proficiency in procurement and category management software and tools, as well as Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Ability to travel as needed

Benefits

• industry training
• medical, dental and vision insurance
• performance bonuses
• 401(k) match