What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Lead - Furniture position at Demco, Inc.?
Demco | DeForest, WI (Hybrid)
At Demco, we believe great learning environments inspire great outcomes. For over a century, we’ve partnered with libraries and schools to create innovative, welcoming spaces where people learn, connect, and grow. We’re looking for a Procurement Lead focused on our furniture line, helping us continue that mission by building strong supplier partnerships and ensuring the materials behind our products meet the highest standards of quality, value, and innovation.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you’ll be a key driver of our furniture sourcing strategy, working closely with internal teams and external partners to bring high-quality products to life. You will:
- Develop and manage relationships with strategic furniture suppliers
- Identify and source materials and components that support new and existing products
- Evaluate, qualify, and onboard new supplier partners
- Negotiate pricing and manage cost structures within our ERP system
- Monitor supplier performance, ensuring quality and on-time delivery
- Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining product integrity
- Support new product development through strong project management and supplier coordination
- Stay current on furniture industry trends and material pricing
What You Bring
- 5 years of purchasing experience, ideally in a fast-paced furniture or manufacturing environment
- 3 years of supplier sourcing or project management experience
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- A thoughtful, problem-solving mindset with strong organizational abilities
- Experience with MRP systems and Microsoft Office tools
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
How You’ll Work
This is a hybrid role based out of our DeForest, WI office. You’ll work onsite at least three days per week, with flexibility to work remotely the remaining days.
Why Demco?
At Demco, your work has purpose. Every supplier relationship you build and every decision you make helps create environments where students discover, readers explore, and communities connect. You’ll join a team that values trust, collaboration, and innovation—and takes pride in supporting the vital work of schools and libraries across the country.