Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all domestic procurement operations for U.S.-based suppliers and manufacturers, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and timely delivery of materials and components.
• Develop and manage vendor relationships across the U.S. furniture and component supply chain—wood, metal, plastics, hardware, packaging, etc.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, lead times, and contracts with vendors; analyze costs and implement cost-reduction strategies.
• Collaborate with product development and operations teams to ensure sourcing aligns with design specs and production needs.
• Monitor supplier performance (quality, delivery, responsiveness) and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Forecast demand and plan inventory purchases accordingly to meet customer needs while minimizing overstock.
• Implement procurement best practices , systems, and documentation for transparency, auditability, and scalability.
• Stay current with industry trends, U.S. manufacturing capabilities, and market pricing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA or APICS/ISM certification is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of procurement experience focused on U.S.-based suppliers , preferably in furniture, office products, or manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Steelcase-style procurement standards or equivalent industry leaders preferred.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and vendor management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, or similar).
• Understanding of U.S. manufacturing, quality standards, and logistics.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

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