Job Description

$120,000 to $135,000 At Outform Group, our guiding philosophy is Dare To Innovate.



Outform Group specializes in creating tangible consumer engagements that elevate, connect and humanize brand experiences. We unite leading experts in research, strategy, design, innovation and manufacturing, who work together to create unforgettable brand experiences.



Lean, interdisciplinary teams work in close collaboration with clients, helping them to solve their user's biggest problems. Our user-centric, data-driven approach focuses on creating a seamless experience across different environments.

About Outform

Outform Group is an award-winning global innovation agency. We partner with some of the best-known brands and retailers worldwide to transform customer experience through insight, technology, and creativity. We believe in retail and understand that expectations are being reset with every visit & every click. Our teams bring insight, technology, and creativity. We design, code, engineer and produce, manufacturing across three continents, to deliver for brands and retailers in stores all over the world.



We are a global team united under the same spirit, Dare to Innovate.

Position Summary

We are open to finding a Purchasing Manager or Senior Purchasing Manager to lead Outform's global sourcing and procurement strategy for retail display materials, components, and finished goods. This role will be responsible for optimizing supplier performance, reducing total cost of ownership, and ensuring consistent quality and delivery across Outform's global supply chain. The Purchasing Manager or Senior Purchasing Manager will work closely with Product Development, Engineering, Operations, and Sales teams to deliver competitive and reliable sourcing solutions that support Outform's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.



If you thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and are passionate about bringing products to life with precision and excellence -- we want to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leadership

This is a working manager role, and the candidate will have to run jobs themselves

Develop and execute global sourcing strategies that align with Outform's business goals and growth initiatives

Identify, qualify, and manage a network of suppliers, manufacturers, and partners across North America, Asia, and Europe

Accountable for owning the entire purchasing process and all system requirements that entail; for example, ensuring that all PO's are received and maintained in an accurate manner

Drive supplier performance improvement initiatives in cost, quality, delivery, and innovation

Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, and service-level expectations with suppliers

Operational Excellence

Responsible for building and maintaining a system that measures purchasing performance to estimate, with an improvement over estimate target 5%

Strong experience of reporting on the departmental performance regularly and delivering action plans on how it will be accomplished

Lead purchasing operations to ensure timely procurement of materials, components, and finished goods for retail display projects

Partner with internal stakeholders to forecast material needs and align sourcing plans with production timeline

Implement purchasing systems, tools, and KPIs to monitor efficiency and cost performance

Develop risk mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply and minimize disruptions

Effective, timely, and accurate communication of material delivery dates to the project management teams, along with ensuring that the system of record is maintained accurately (ERP)

Team & Vendor Management

Lead and mentor a team of sourcing and procurement professionals

Establish long-term partnerships with key suppliers, fostering collaboration and innovation

Conduct regular supplier audits and performance reviews

Sustainability & Compliance

Drive ethical and sustainable sourcing practices in alignment with Outform's ESG initiatives

Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, quality standards, and corporate policies

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred)

10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, preferably within the retail display, POP/POS, manufacturing, or consumer goods industries

Proven track record of developing global sourcing strategies and managing complex supplier networks

Skills & Competencies:

Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Deep understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and cost structures in retail display production

Experience with international sourcing, including Asia-based manufacturing

Excellent communication and leadership abilities with cross-functional collaboration skills

Proficiency in ERP systems and sourcing analytics tools

Why Join Outform?

Being a part of a global creative organization shaping the future of retail experiences

Work with world-class brands and innovative materials

Collaborative culture that values design, technology, and excellence in execution

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Outform does not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. Outform does not provide relocation assistance.

Outform Group is an equal opportunity employer. Outform Group makes employment decisions and provides equal employment opportunity without regard to an applicant's or employee's race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please notify the Outform Group Human Resources department.


Outform Group, Inc. offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) and matching contributions, HSA and FSA, leave programs, paid time off including holidays, and we continually review to align and update our benefit offerings