Tapestry Store Design Procurement and Operations Associate

About Tapestry

Tapestry is a New York–based house of modern luxury, uniting the distinctive worlds of Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman. As an employer, the group offers the scale and sophistication of a global fashion leader while preserving the creative spirit and heritage of its iconic brands. Tapestry cultivates an inclusive, purpose-driven culture where design, craftsmanship, digital innovation, and commercial excellence intersect. Its teams are encouraged to think boldly, grow continuously, and contribute to a more responsible future for fashion, making Tapestry a compelling environment for talent seeking impact, creativity, and international opportunity.

Kate Spade New York is seeking a Store Design Procurement and Operations Associate to support global retail design operations, including budgets, purchasing, vendor coordination, communications, and project tracking. This is a hybrid role based in New York, with in-office work Tuesday through Thursday and occasional weekends for special projects; it is full-time.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support Store Design budget management and tracking.
• Manage Store Design and Global Visual Experience (GVE) purchase order creation, invoicing, and tracking for external vendors on North American projects.
• Initiate, manage, and track Capital Expenditure Requests in partnership with Construction.
• Manage procurement of fixtures and finishes for new store openings (NSO), renovations, and other Store Design projects.
• Manage Visual Merchandising props and Fixture & Replenishment Store Orders (FRSO) for new store openings and relocations in partnership with the global Visual Merchandising team.
• Create presentation decks for meetings supporting Store Design initiatives.
• Support the development of Store Design strategies and initiatives to improve efficiency, communication processes, and service to internal and external Store Design and Construction partners across regions.
• Partner with global and regional teams on key Store Design initiatives and strategize the timing and cascade of information.
• Manage and organize team SharePoint and Egnyte drives.
• Assist with vendor sourcing, management, and bidding for Store Design initiatives.
• Support the development, documentation, and maintenance of existing workflow processes and templates.
• Develop clear, consistent, timely, and effective directives based on business needs.
• Contribute ideas for process improvements to enhance overall efficiency.
• Manage global communications for monthly delivery of store design guidelines, aligned with the development of new store design strategies.
• Manage tools, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and details related to Store Design standards.
• Assist with preparation for cross-functional and leadership reviews.
• Assist with management of the global photo review process, capturing existing conditions across Outlet and Mainline channels.
• Manage Store Design tracking documents for all NSO and renovation projects across global channels, supporting alignment on priorities and deadlines in key meetings.
• Enter and track data, and update spreadsheet management systems.
• Manage the Store Design team calendar and key meetings.
• Manage the global Store Profile spreadsheet.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• 2–3 years of relevant work experience, ideally in a Retail, Procurement, or Operations role at a similar brand headquarters.
• Self-motivated, passionate, detail-oriented, and able to multitask.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with team members and other departments.
• Willingness to learn on the job and a growth mindset.
• Advanced experience in Excel; additional experience in Smartsheet preferred.
• Experience working on Microsoft Windows/PC, with the ability to adapt to Apple/Mac ecosystems if needed.
• Operational mindset, with an interest in this work and in growing within operations.

Skills

Experience

2–3 years of relevant work experience, ideally in a Retail, Procurement, or Operations role at a similar brand headquarters.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Project Management, or a related discipline.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 66,500 to USD 75,500 per annum.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); paid paternity and maternity leave; commuter benefits; disability insurance; tuition assistance.

Culture

Tapestry fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, craftsmanship, and consumer insight come together across its portfolio of iconic fashion and lifestyle brands. As an employer, it encourages entrepreneurial thinking, global perspective, and continuous growth, empowering teams to shape meaningful brand experiences while contributing to a culture of innovation and belonging.

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