Position Overview

The Graphics Production & Procurement Specialist is responsible for the end-to-end management and optimization of Burlington’s semi-permanent in-store signage programs. This role partners with the Manager, Graphics Production & Procurement to drive strategic sourcing, vendor performance, and program execution while ensuring alignment with brand standards, cost efficiency, and operational effectiveness.

The Specialist independently manages vendor relationships, oversees project timelines, and leads cross-functional coordination to deliver high-quality graphics solutions across all store locations. This role plays a critical part in identifying process improvements, influencing procurement strategies, and supporting large-scale rollout initiatives.

Serving as a key liaison between the Graphics Department, Marketing, Store Operations, Merchandise Presentation, Asset Protection, and external suppliers, this position exercises discretion and judgment in resolving issues, managing competing priorities, and ensuring seamless execution of graphics programs.

A Day in the Life

• Lead and manage the execution and ongoing optimization of Burlington’s semi-permanent in-store signage programs across all store locations.
• Lead vendor relationships, including performance management, negotiations support, issue resolution, and ongoing evaluation against service, quality, and cost expectations.
• Drive project management for graphics initiatives, including planning, production schedule/timeline development, risk identification, and cross-functional coordination to ensure successful delivery.
• Support the procurement processes, including preparing and coordinating RFPs, analyzing vendor proposals, and making recommendations to leadership based on cost, quality, and service criteria.
• Create purchase orders; gain approval and send to vendors.
• Analyze program performance through reporting and data insights, identifying opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and process enhancements.
• Exercise independent judgment to resolve production, delivery, and quality issues, determining appropriate escalation when necessary.
• Develop and maintain systems and processes for tracking inventory, orders, budgets, and project status, ensuring accuracy and visibility for stakeholders.
• Create or edit signage layouts for production, as needed.
• Partner cross-functionally with internal teams to align graphics execution with marketing initiatives, store operations’ needs, and brand standards.
• Support capital planning activities, including the development of business cases, budgeting inputs, and expense tracking for graphics/signage initiatives.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, and overall effectiveness of graphics procurement operations.
• Act as liaison between the field and corporate, via the shared graphics inbox, and assign incoming signage requests to different internal partners (planning, installation, etc.)

You'll Come With

Education:   Associate degree or equivalent work experience

Experience: 3-5 years of graphics procurement, buying, financial management or project management experience; retail background preferred

 

Skills and Abilities:  

• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and make recommendations that influence business decisions
• Experience managing vendor relationships and driving accountability for performance outcomes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel and PowerPoint); Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) a plus

• Strong written and verbal communication skills across multiple levels of the organization

• Proven ability to problem-solve, exercise sound judgment, and work with minimal supervision

• Results-oriented with a high degree of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail

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Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!  

Compensation Range: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00