Sr. Manager, Store Construction Procurement

We believe that difference sparks brilliance, so we welcome people and ideas from everywhere to join us in stretching what’s possible. At Tapestry, being true to yourself is core to who we are. When each of us brings our individuality to our collective ambition, our creativity is unleashed. This global house of brands – Coach and Kate Spade New York – was built by unconventional entrepreneurs and unexpected solutions, so when we say we believe in dreams, we mean we believe in making them happen. We’re always on a journey to becoming our best, but you can count on this: Here, your voice is valued, your ambitions are supported, and your work is recognized. A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. Visit Our People page to learn more about Tapestry's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.  The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Store Construction to... Lead procurement strategy for Store Construction, Design and Architecture categories, balancing commercial value, project timelines, quality, risk, and stakeholder needs. Partner with global and regional stakeholders to understand business priorities, align sourcing strategies, and support execution across new stores, remodels, relocations, and rollouts. Own and execute sourcing initiatives, RFx events, bid analysis, supplier recommendations, negotiations, and final award recommendations. Drive cost savings, cost avoidance, value creation, supplier consolidation, and broader procurement target initiatives. Lead supplier negotiations and contract management, including commercial terms, pricing, scope alignment, service expectations, and execution readiness. Build strong relationships with general contractors, architects, millworkers, fixture suppliers, installers, and other construction-related vendors. Partner closely with internal business stakeholders to identify and execute value-generating opportunities. Develop business cases that quantify savings, avoided cost, operational benefits, and procurement impact. Present sourcing strategies, supplier recommendations, savings opportunities, and business cases to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. Oversee sourcing workstreams and major procurement initiatives, ensuring stakeholder alignment, timely execution, and achievement of business objectives. Identify process improvement opportunities across intake, sourcing, vendor engagement, approvals, contracting, and project handoff. Use spend data, project pipeline visibility, supplier performance, and market insights to identify sourcing opportunities and improve decision-making. Lead, coach, and develop procurement team members while establishing best practices, governance, and sourcing discipline across Store Construction procurement activities. The accomplished individual will possess... Bachelor's degree. 8-10 years of Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Store Construction, Store Development, Architecture, Construction Services, or related category experience. Strong experience in construction-related procurement categories, including general contractors, architectural services, construction materials, store fixtures, furniture, millwork, lighting, flooring, installations, and related services. Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology with the ability to apply structure while managing business exceptions pragmatically. Demonstrated ability to influence Director, VP, and executive-level stakeholders across complex, cross-functional initiatives. Demonstrated negotiation and contract management experience, with strong commercial acumen and ability to drive measurable value. Experience managing supplier relationships and driving accountability across cost, quality, service, timeline, and performance expectations. Strong analytical capabilities, including spend analysis, bid evaluation, business case