Director of Procurement

What you will get to do

• Lead and mentor the procurement team through all phases of the procurement process, including design concepts, bidding, budgeting, purchasing, and fulfillment.
• Create and implement product selection and documentation processes to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Prepare budget templates, manage project budgets, and leverage technology to streamline workflows.
• Develop bid sheets, quality-check proposals, and submit competitive offerings to customers.
• Write purchase orders, track orders, and maintain daily updates on deadlines and project activities.
• Coordinate delivery of products and manage installation logistics with vendors and trades.
• Produce proposals, bids, drawings, presentations, product selections, and specifications.
• Support recurring sales efforts to identify new opportunities and expand project scope.
• Conduct research on customers and maintain updated databases.
• Collaborate with design and project management teams to align purchasing with overall project goals.
• Receive, inspect, and manage product inventory as needed.

What will make you successful

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Fine Arts, Architecture, Business Management, or equivalent experience.
• Five or more years of business management experience.
• Seven or more years of experience in a procurement capacity.
• Extensive knowledge of furniture and the end-to-end procurement process.
• Strong research skills and the ability to think critically through complex problems.
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication abilities.
• High emotional intelligence, solid project management skills, and proven leadership capabilities.
• Proficiency with Autodesk CAD, Revit, Sketch-Up, CET, Adobe Suite, Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, and CRM platforms.
• Experience coaching and developing team members.
• Ability to work with limited direction, managing yourself virtually and remaining accountable for results.