VP of Merchandising & Procurement

This is not a traditional merchandising role. This is an opportunity to build and scale a world-class procurement and inventory acquisition operation within a rapidly growing consumer products organization. If you thrive in fast-moving, entrepreneurial environments where relationships, instincts, analytics, and execution all matter, this could be the career-defining opportunity youve been waiting for.

VP of Merchandising & Procurement Benefits and Compensation:

$160,000 to $170,000 base salary

Future bonus and incentive structure being developed for executive leadership team

High-growth executive leadership opportunity

Hybrid schedule in the Atlanta market

Direct partnership with executive leadership and ownership team

Opportunity to shape national procurement and merchandising strategy

Entrepreneurial culture with significant career growth potential

Opportunity to build scalable systems, teams, and nationwide procurement operations

VP of Merchandising & Procurement Requirements & Qualifications this is what will be prioritized:

7+ years of experience in merchandising, procurement, category management, or strategic buying

Proven success leading purchasing operations across multiple channels and revenue streams

Experience managing decentralized buying teams, field buyers, or regional sourcing operations

Strong negotiation skills with distributors, vendors, and large inventory suppliers

Ability to balance opportunistic purchasing with inventory forecasting and margin discipline

Experience scaling procurement operations in a fast-growth environment

Must be highly analytical while also capable of making fast, strategic buying decisions in dynamic markets

Comfortable operating as both a strategic leader and hands-on operator

Must Haves:

Experience sourcing and purchasing high-volume inventory

Strong understanding of pricing strategy, margin management, and inventory flow

Ability to build buying playbooks, systems, and operational standards

Experience developing and coaching procurement or merchandising teams

Strong executive presence with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

Lead purchasing strategy across multiple product categories and proprietary product lines

Oversee buying efforts across retail, ecommerce, event-based, and direct sourcing channels

Identify and execute on opportunistic inventory acquisitions nationwide

Build relationships with distributors, vendors, and strategic supply partners

Create scalable procurement systems and category management strategies for national growth

Partner closely with inventory planning leadership to align purchasing decisions with demand forecasting

Establish pricing discipline, buying standards, and accountability measures across all buying teams

Analyze category performance, inventory trends, and market opportunities to drive revenue growth and profitability

Help shape the long-term merchandising vision for a rapidly growing organization

VP of Merchandising & Procurement Preferred Background & Skills

Background in retail, consumer products, ecommerce, or enthusiast-driven industries

Experience with live commerce, proprietary product strategies, or high-volume inventory environments

Strong understanding of market trends, pricing strategy, and inventory valuation

Experience building procurement operations during periods of rapid expansion

Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a high-growth environment

Experience presenting strategic initiatives and operational plans to executive leadership

Ability to develop 30/60/90-day operational strategies and scalable procurement frameworks