Strategic Buyer: Plumbing, Lighting & Tile

Studio41 Home Design Showroom; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Studio41 Home Design Showroom in Chicago is seeking a purchasing professional to handle daily orders for plumbing, lighting, and tile products. You will manage supplier communications, monitor order progress, and verify deliveries while collaborating closely with the sales team.

The role requires 1–3 years in purchasing, strong Excel skills, and reliable time management to support our growing luxury showroom business.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of purchasing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of kitchen, bath, plumbing, lighting or tile products is a plus.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office suites.
• Professional communication with associates and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Process daily orders for plumbing, lighting, or tile products.
• Manage purchases by sending orders to suppliers and tracking progress.
• Verify receipt of orders and correct vendor issues.
• Coordinate delivery times with suppliers and resolve shipping errors.
• Communicate with sales staff about lead times, issues, and sourcing.
• Forecast inventory needs based on sales trends and demand.
• Build strong relationships with the sales team and purchasing colleagues.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Reliability

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Epicor Solar Eclipse

Job description

Studio41 Home Design Showroom in Chicago is seeking a purchasing professional to handle daily orders for plumbing, lighting, and tile products. You will manage supplier communications, monitor order progress, and verify deliveries while collaborating closely with the sales team.

The role requires 1–3 years in purchasing, strong Excel skills, and reliable time management to support our growing luxury showroom business.