Strategic Procurement Purchaser – Textiles & Design

F. Schumacher & Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

401K Plan

Medical Coverage

Prescription Drug Plan

Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

TELADOC

Employee Discount

Job summary

F. Schumacher & Co. is a global interior design company headquartered in New York, seeking a Procurement Purchaser to drive timely, cost-efficient purchasing of high-quality Paint. You will manage vendor relationships, cross‑functional alignment, and ensure excellent supplier performance.

The role requires 3–4 years in textiles/home goods industries, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and a proactive, collaborative approach to continuous improvement within the procurement function.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in the textile, wallpaper, leather, home goods or fashion industry.
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, marketing, business administration, or a related field.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Own day‑to‑day purchasing execution and vendor relationships ensuring seamless coordination between suppliers, internal teams, and supply chain partners.
• Manage the full Purchase Order lifecycle, including PO creation, tracking, consolidation, and optimization for cost‑effective shipping.
• Monitor order progress and proactively address risks to timelines, cost, or service levels.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors.
• Communicate production requirements, lead times, and service expectations clearly and consistently.
• Own price discussions and commercial negotiations in partnership with procurement leadership.
• Track vendor performance KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze forecast and demand data to support alignment between supply and demand.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across vendor management and purchasing processes.

Skills

Vendor relations

Purchasing execution

PO lifecycle management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, marketing, business administration, or a related field

Job description

F. Schumacher & Co. is a global interior design company headquartered in New York, seeking a Procurement Purchaser to drive timely, cost-efficient purchasing of high-quality Paint. You will manage vendor relationships, cross‑functional alignment, and ensure excellent supplier performance.

The role requires 3–4 years in textiles/home goods industries, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and a proactive, collaborative approach to continuous improvement within the procurement function.