Interior Design Procurement Lead

Position Title: Procurement Department Lead
Salary Range: $60–65k
Company: Logistis for Designers
Location: Remote

Overview

We are seeking an experienced, strategic-minded individual to spearhead the establishment and growth of our Procurement Department as its Lead. This is a pivotal role within our accounting firm, responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies, streamlining processes, and fostering strong vendor relationships to support operational efficiency and financial success for both the firm and our clients.

Key Responsibilities

Department Establishment

• Serve in a transformative role that begins with department development in the first year and evolves into refinement and team management once the department is fully established.

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  Develop a comprehensive plan for board approval and lead the execution of the Procurement Department framework.

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  Establish standards and benchmarks based on initiative performance.

Research & Development

• Devise and execute comprehensive procurement strategies, including sourcing and optimizing the tech stack, to improve purchasing processes and minimize expenses.

Vendor Management

• Identify, evaluate, and cultivate vendor relationships.

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  Negotiate contracts, terms, and agreements to ensure favorable pricing and reliable service delivery.

Sales Outreach

• Develop and execute a sales strategy and pricing model for procurement services, subject to CEO approval.

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  Support client acquisition efforts, including upselling procurement services to existing clients.

Onboarding Process

• Streamline the onboarding process for new procurement clients, ensuring alignment with the firm’s capabilities and values.

Customer Service

• Implement and maintain a customer-service-oriented approach within the procurement department, ensuring responsiveness, transparency, and high client satisfaction.

Process Improvement

• Continuously evaluate and refine procurement workflows to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Team Leadership

• Recruit, train, and mentor procurement team members.

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  Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of one year of experience in interior design procurement, with a demonstrated ability to establish or lead procurement operations (experience within financial or professional services preferred).

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  Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and motivate teams in a positive and productive environment.

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  Procurement Expertise: Strong understanding of interior design procurement best practices, sourcing strategies, contract negotiation, and vendor management.

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  Analytical Acumen: Ability to analyze financial data, manage budgets, and use insights to drive procurement decisions.

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  Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships.

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  Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with changing priorities.

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  Education: Bachelor’s degree and interior design experience required.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to build and lead a critical department within a growing, niche accounting firm.

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  Competitive compensation and benefits.

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  Collaborative, inclusive culture that values innovation, ownership, and professional growth.

If you’re excited about building a robust procurement department and helping designers run more seamless and profitable businesses, we invite you to apply and join us at Logistis for Designers.