Procurement & Operations Lead — FF&E for Interior Renovations

The Contractor Consultants; Middletown (NJ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus up to 30%

PTO & holidays

Hybrid work schedule

Professional development

Job summary

The Contractor Consultants (TCC) is seeking a Procurement & Operations Manager to own the complete FF&E procurement lifecycle for high-end commercial renovations. The role is based in New Jersey with a hybrid schedule, leading a cross-functional team reporting to the CEO to ensure on-time, margin-friendly project delivery.

You will build strategic vendor partnerships, optimize sourcing across concurrent projects, and mentor procurement and design staff while overseeing facilities, benefits, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or operations management.
• At least 2 years of experience managing direct reports or leading a corporate function.
• Proven track record managing vendor relationships and procurement across 15+ concurrent projects.
• Experience estimating, pricing, or managing project financials and margin targets.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, or project management software like Asana or Monday.
• Strong communication skills necessary for coordinating with designers, field staff, and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Direct the full procurement lifecycle for FF&E and specialty finishes from initial selection through site delivery.
• Develop and lead a tiered vendor strategy to balance high-design quality with aggressive cost-saving for commodity items.
• Manage and hold the Transaction Team accountable for the end-to-end execution of projects under $100K.
• Set the product training agenda for design staff to ensure specification decisions align with vendor capabilities.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement workflows and logistics planning to prevent project delays.
• Oversee critical business operations including facilities maintenance, benefits administration, and licensing compliance.
• Act as a mentor to develop the skills, confidence, and independence of the procurement and design support staff.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Technical training in FF&E

Tools

Asana

Monday.com

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Contractor Consultants (TCC) is seeking a Procurement & Operations Manager to own the complete FF&E procurement lifecycle for high-end commercial renovations. The role is based in New Jersey with a hybrid schedule, leading a cross-functional team reporting to the CEO to ensure on-time, margin-friendly project delivery.

You will build strategic vendor partnerships, optimize sourcing across concurrent projects, and mentor procurement and design staff while overseeing facilities, benefits, and