Procurement Manager, Interior Design

Canvas Careers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Studio in Central London is seeking a Procurement Specialist on a 6-month fixed-term freelance basis. Hybrid setup with 2-3 days in the office and the remainder working from home.

You will manage procurement across FF&E, furniture, finishes and bespoke interior elements, coordinating with designers, suppliers and site teams to keep quality, budget and programme on track.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in procurement or FF&E coordination within design-led environments.
• Strong budgeting, cost tracking, purchase orders and supplier coordination.
• Ability to read FF&E schedules and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Procure FF&E, furniture, finishes and bespoke interior elements.
• Coordinate supplier liaison, quotations and tender comparisons.
• Create purchase orders and track budgets and lead times.
• Coordinate logistics and delivery through to installation.
• Maintain quality, budget and programme.

Skills

Procurement coordination

Budgeting

Supplier liaison

Technical drawings

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Tools

Programa

Estimac

Job description

The Studio

A privately backed, design-led hospitality business developing a high-end luxury offering in the UK. The experienced in-house team works across interior architecture, design and delivery, with a strong emphasis on quality, craftsmanship and detail.

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join the team on an 6-month fixed-term / freelance basis.

Based in Central London, they operate a hybrid setup with 2-3 days per week in the office and the remainder working from home.

Working closely with the interior architecture and design team, you will manage procurement across FF&E, furniture, finishes and bespoke interior elements. Responsibilities will include supplier liaison, quotations and tender comparisons, purchase orders, budget tracking, lead times, logistics and delivery coordination through to installation.

This is a hands-on role for someone who can keep procurement moving while maintaining control of quality, budget and programme.

The Candidate

• 2+ years' experience in procurement or FF&E coordination within interior architecture, hospitality, high-end residential or similar design-led environments
• Strong experience across budgeting, cost tracking, purchase orders and supplier coordination
• Good understanding of FF&E, furniture, finishes, lead times, logistics and delivery coordination
• Able to read technical drawings and FF&E schedules
• Highly organised, detail-driven and confident working with designers, suppliers and site teams
• Experience with procurement or project management platforms; Programa or estimac would be advantageous