Sr. Procurement Executive (FF&E - Interior Fit-Out)

Role Overview

Global Sourcing

• Lead end-to-end procurement of furniture, bespoke joinery, stone, timber, veneers, metals, glass, fabrics, wall finishes, flooring systems, and decorative lighting.
• Source materials and FF&E from Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and specialist manufacturing hubs.
• Evaluate suppliers on quality, manufacturing capability, lead times, certifications, and cost competitiveness.
• Ensure materials meet design intent, durability, fire ratings, sustainability requirements, and local approvals.

Technical Coordination

• Review drawings, specifications, BOQs, and material schedules to define procurement strategies.
• Work with designers and consultants on technically compliant, value-engineered alternatives.
• Review and approve samples, mock-ups, technical submittals, and material boards.

Commercial Control

• Develop procurement plans aligned with project budgets, schedules, and delivery milestones.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, warranties, and delivery commitments with international suppliers.
• Monitor procurement budgets, cash flow, cost performance, cost control, value engineering, and margin protection.

Vendors and Logistics

• Establish and manage long-term relationships with international suppliers and manufacturers.
• Oversee shipping methods, lead times, customs documentation, and delivery sequencing.
• Identify and mitigate supply-chain disruption, quality deviation, and delayed-delivery risks.
• Maintain an approved global supplier database and procurement records.

Governance and Collaboration

• Prepare procurement status reports for senior management and project teams.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, contractual obligations, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation, approvals, and audit-ready procurement systems.
• Guide procurement team members where applicable and collaborate with design, project, and finance teams.

Education and Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in furniture design, interior design, architecture, joinery or wood technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 10+ years of professional experience in joinery drafting and bespoke furniture detailing.
• At least 5+ years of hands-on experience in a furniture design and manufacturing firm or joinery production facility.
• Production-level drawing experience for high-end bespoke furniture and architectural joinery is required.

Technical Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of joinery construction, wood, veneer, lacquer, metal, stone, glass integration, and hardware systems is required.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and interior drawings with precision is required.
• Familiarity with CNC constraints and fabrication logic is a strong advantage.

Professional Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail, technical judgment, problem-solving ability, organization, and independent working ability are required.
• The role requires clear communication with workshop teams and project stakeholders and the ability to work under tight production deadlines.
• The source description ends mid-sentence after describing the desired professional attributes.