Project Buyer Cabinetry & Furniture Production
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Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Procurement Project Manager
Los Angeles CA Full-Time Exempt 42.5 hrs/week (MonFri)
Salary:Competitive (DOE)
The Opportunity
Broadreach Recruitment is supporting an international design-led manufacturing business in the appointment of aProcurement Project Managerto join their Operations team in Los Angeles.
This role isnot a traditional buyer or purchasing position. We are looking for someone with experience infurniture OEM interior fitout or design-led manufacturing ideally withincustom or bespoke product environments.
The procurement function focuses oncoordinating outsourced manufacturing managing materials and production schedules across multiple suppliers. You will need to understandbills of materials (BOMs) product drawings and how manufactured products are assembled while usingERP/MRP systems to organise purchasing and project timelines.
Candidates whose experience is primarily inretail buying commodity purchasing or transactional procurementare unlikely to be suitable for this role.
The Role
You will act as thecentral procurement owneracross assigned projects working closely with Project Managers Operations and suppliers to align purchasing with project timelines and budgets.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing all procurement activity across live projects
Acting as procurement gatekeeper for scope cost and timelines
Planning and releasing purchase orders via ERP/MRP systems
Driving cost-effective buying strategies to protect margins
Ensuring Deliver In Full On Time (DIFOT) performance
Maintaining structured weekly supplier communication
Proactively managing lead times and supply chain risk
Maintaining accurate reporting and procurement documentation
Performance Targets
This role operates with clear operational KPIs including:
DIFOT target:95%
95% milestone adherence
Snag cost target: 0.5% of sales
Zero communication complaints
7-day average punch item completion
About You
Essential:
Proven procurement or supply chain experience
Strong ERP/MRP system experience
Experience working within project-based manufacturing environments
Strong organisational and analytical capability
Excellent communication and vendor management skills
Desirable:
Experience in furniture engineered products interiors or manufacturing
Understanding of product drawings and technical specifications
You are:
Detail-driven
Commercially aware
Process-oriented
Comfortable operating against measurable KPIs
Proactive and solution-focused
Additional Details
Based in Los Angeles
07:30am 4:30pm MondayFriday (42.5 hours per week)
Exempt position
Drivers license and own vehicle required (mileage reimbursed)
Employment is at-will
If you are a procurement professional who thrives in a structured KPI-led environment and wants ownership across live projects wed like to hear from you.
