What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Procurement position at National Fitness Partners?
Full Time
At National Fitness Partners, we don’t just work in fitness— we TRANSFORM LIVES through affordable fitness. As the largest Planet Fitness franchise, we serve over one million members across 200 clubs nationwide, creating a Judgement Free fitness experience.
Benefits
Responsible for leading company-wide sourcing, purchasing, and vendor management activities to deliver cost efficiency, supply continuity, and financial results. This role oversees all procurement functions including fleet management, retail products, and alternative revenue streams, to align purchasing strategies with operational goals and financial targets. Is a strategic business partner to Finance and Operations teams through hands‑on leadership in execution, vendor negotiations, and team development.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Strategy & Execution
At National Fitness Partners, we don’t just work in fitness— we TRANSFORM LIVES through affordable fitness. As the largest Planet Fitness franchise, we serve over one million members across 200 clubs nationwide, creating a Judgement Free fitness experience.
- We Are Accountable – Self-starters who pursue excellence.
- We Are Driven – Problem solvers who deliver results.
- We Are Passionate – Positive energy with a real desire to help others.
- We Are Ambitious – Always learning and growing toward success.
Benefits
- Growth Opportunities over 90% of our management team started as an entry level team member!
- PTO for all employees Floating Holidays
- 401K Retirement Fund (Employer match up to 4%!)
- Health Insurance Options including Health, Dental, Vision, family life insurance, and more
- Basic Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability I00% Company Paid!
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free employee Black Card Membership
Responsible for leading company-wide sourcing, purchasing, and vendor management activities to deliver cost efficiency, supply continuity, and financial results. This role oversees all procurement functions including fleet management, retail products, and alternative revenue streams, to align purchasing strategies with operational goals and financial targets. Is a strategic business partner to Finance and Operations teams through hands‑on leadership in execution, vendor negotiations, and team development.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Strategy & Execution
- Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with annual operating plans and financial objectives.
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, RFPs, and contract negotiations across key spend categories.
- Drives cost savings and margin improvement
- Oversee inventory management practices for in-club consumables and operational supplies.
- Partner with Operations and Finance to establish inventory control standards, reorder points, safety stock levels, and cycle count processes.
- Improve inventory turns, reduce excess and obsolete inventory
- Ensure alignment between sourcing strategies, vendor lead times, and inventory requirements.
- Leverage inventory and spend data to enhance demand planning, forecasting accuracy, and working‑capital efficiency.
- Support implementation and optimization of inventory tracking within ERP or procurement systems
- Manage supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, and performance management.
- Establish SLAs, KPIs, and governance processes for key vendors.
- Partner with Legal and Finance to manage contract lifecycle, risk, and compliance.
- Ensure ethical sourcing and adherence to internal procurement policies.
- Provide oversight and direction for the team responsible for fleet procurement, leasing, maintenance, and lifecycle management.
- Ensure fleet strategies optimize cost, utilization, vendor performance, and compliance.
- Partner with Operations and Finance on fleet budgeting, replacement planning, and vendor negotiations.
- Oversee procurement and vendor sourcing for retail products and in club merchandise.
- Support pricing, margin, inventory, and promotional planning in partnership with Operations.
- Ensure product availability, quality standards, and supplier performance across retail categories.
- Supervise, lead and develop a high‑performing procurement team.
- Establish clear priorities, KPIs, and performance expectations.