Director of Procurement
Job Location:
Grand Rapids, MI - USA
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Job Summary
DISHER is partnering with a full-service design firm specializing in furniture procurement interior design and project management to find a Director of Procurement to lead their growing procurement team. This leader will oversee all phases of the procurement processfrom design concept and selection through purchasing fulfillment shipping installation and servicing. Youll drive operational excellence while collaborating closely with design and project management teams to deliver exceptional results for their clients.
This company offers a collaborative entrepreneurial environment where team members wear multiple hats and contribute across the full project lifecycle. Youll work alongside talented designers and project managers in a culture that values innovation relationship-building and continuous improvement. The firm is committed to quality client outcomes and fostering a supportive team atmosphere where everyones contributions matter.
- 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.
- Bachelors 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.
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
DISHER is a product development and engineering design company that provides both staffing and consulting services for multiple industries.
