Procurement Purchaser

F. Schumacher & Co.•New York, NY

10d•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.