Procurement Purchaser

About Schumacher

F. Schumacher & Co. is an innovative interior design company that is disrupting the $150 billion-dollar global interior design industry. We are a technological leader on the design frontier, constantly pushing boundaries and striving for excellence. With over 500+ employees and growing, we are driven by a shared belief that design transforms life. We are dedicated to the mission of helping our customers “celebrate the feeling of home”. Schumacher designs and produces some of the most beautiful fabrics, wallcoverings, trims, furniture, and accessories in the world. Our portfolio of products is broad, but they are united by a passion for design, a thirst for what is next, an appreciation for what’s come before, a drive to make our products with enormous care and attention for detail. Schumacher is a globally recognized company with a myriad of showrooms both domestically and internationally.

Our competitive advantage in the industry is the people. We believe that our employees are our most important assets. F. Schumacher & Co is deeply anchored in our company core values which are as follows:

• Preserve Our Entrepreneurial Spirit

• Take Ownership & Accountability

• Be Solutions-Oriented

• Demonstrate Courage

• Practice Adaptability

• Embrace Collaboration

We empower our employees to live these values daily because we understand how it will positively impact the customer's journey. F. Schumacher & Co., also known as FSCO, is the parent company to many brands within our portfolio. This role is a part of Procurement .

Role Overview

Our Procurement team is seeking a Procurement Purchaser to play a critical role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of our high-quality Paint. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role for an experienced buyer who thrives in fast-paced environments and values strong supplier relationships, operational rigor, and continuous improvement.

You will serve as a key link between Schumacher and our vendor partners, owning purchasing execution, supplier performance, and cross-functional coordination across the organization.

Responsibilities

Purchasing & Supplier Execution

• Own day-to-day purchasing execution and assigned 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.

Supplier Relationship Management

• 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.

Vendor Performance & Analytics

• 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.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with sales, planning, warehouse, finance, and procurement operations teams.

• Support finance with invoice validation, discrepancies, and vendor statement reconciliation.

• Respond to sales inquiries regarding availability, lead times, and order status.

Project Management

• Lead or support special procurement projects, such as new vendor onboarding, product launches, or category expansions.

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to plan and execute projects on time and within budget.

• Identify process gaps and drive implementation of new tools, workflows, or systems to improve purchasing efficiency.

• Document project plans, timelines, and outcomes, providing regular status updates to procurement leadership.

Requirements

• Entrepreneurial spirit and always curious to learn more,

• 3-4 years of experience in the textile, wallpaper, leather, home goods or fashion industry,

• Outstanding interpersonal skills to build partnership with vendors while being hungry to drive best outcome for company,

• Strong prioritization and organizational skills,

• Self-starter with proactive approach to problem-solving,

• Enjoying process improvement and changes – always on the look-out to do things better,

• Exceptional analytical skills for complex rational and interpersonal challenges,

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills,

• Highly collaborative and fun to work with.

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, marketing, business administration, or a related field (Ideally Preferred).

Benefits Package

Your well-being is our top priority. Our benefits and total compensation are designed for the whole person, caring for both you and your family.

Wealth Benefits:

• Competitive Salary

• Corporate Annual Profit Sharing

• 401K Plan

Health Benefits:

• Dental Coverage

• Medical Coverage

• Prescription Drug Plan

• Vision Coverage

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• TELADOC

Other Benefits:

• 20 Days Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 10 Company Holidays

• Bereavement Leave

• Life Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• AFLAC Plans (Accident and Critical Illness Plans)

• Pet Insurance

• Short-Term Disability (STD)

• Long Term Disability (LTD)

• Parental Medical Leave

• Child Bonding Leave

• Employee Discount

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

Salary Range

$70,000—$90,000 USD