Interior Designer Purchaser

This employment offer is for a full-time position as an Interior Designer Purchaser and Interior Designer Level 1. Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Procurement Professional to join our dynamic interior design team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the seamless sourcing, ordering, and delivery of materials for our projects. This role involves close collaboration with our design and project management teams, suppliers, and vendors to ensure materials are of the highest quality, delivered on time, and within budget. Requirements and Responsibilities Sourcing & Supplier Management Identify and source high-quality, cost-effective materials aligned with project design requirements. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely and reliable delivery. Negotiate contracts with favorable terms, prioritizing quality and cost-efficiency. Procurement & Inventory Management Develop and implement procurement strategies to support the company's objectives. Monitor and manage inventory levels to avoid shortages or material surpluses. Oversee the ordering process and ensure accurate documentation, invoicing, and payments for materials. Analyze market trends and delivery systems to assess material availability and pricing options. Collaboration & Project Support Work closely with project managers and designers to understand specific material needs for each project. Understanding in reading plans and drawings along with product specifications to review incoming vendor quotes to ensure products and quantities are accurate for project needs/take offs from plans for accurate quantities etc. Coordinate with logistics teams to schedule and organize the delivery of materials to designated sites. Assist in updating deliverable lead times and managing realistic client expectations to ensure positive overall client experience. Assist with planning and scheduling material installations to align with overall project timelines. Process Optimization & Compliance Identify and implement enhancements to procurement and logistical processes. Ensure compliance with company policies and procurement regulations, maintaining ethical standards in all dealings. Correspond with trade professionals for final project punch list deliverables and task completion for positive project close out. Payments & Recordkeeping Process and record payments accurately for materials and services. Maintain detailed documentation for all procurement activities, including invoices, supplier contracts, and project records. Manage and keep vendor list up to date/manage office calendar for bimonthly design product updates, new releases and schedule showroom tours. Facilitate product payments, deliveries and correspondence with vendors and trade partners, manage highest standard of quality insurance and product warranty and replacements. Assistance with Marketing and Public Relations Draft, edit, and disseminate weekly and bi-weekly press releases to ensure consistent media outreach. Follow up with editors and publishers to confirm publication requests and secure placements. Assist in monitoring media coverage and maintaining a detailed database of media contacts. Research and identify potential media outlets or editors that align with our brand and goals. Coordinate logistics for media requests and interviews as needed. Maintain organized records of press releases, follow-ups, and confirmed publications. Qualifications Proven experience in procurement, ideally in the interior design or related industry. Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills. Familiarity with logistics and inventory management best practices. Proficiency in procurement software, spreadsheets, and recordkeeping systems. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time-management skills. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to meet project deadlines. Excellent attention t…

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