Interior Design Product Procurement

Overview
Are you the kind of person who gets real satisfaction from a perfectly timed delivery, a reconciled invoice, and a vendor who actually picks up the phone? Do you love beautiful design but also thrive in the behind-the-scenes mechanics that make projects run smoothly?

Elms Interior Design is seeking a highly organized, proactive Product Procurement & Logistics Coordinator to manage the purchasing, tracking, delivery of furnishings, finishes, lighting, and décor for high-end residential and/or commercial interior design projects.

Responsibilities:

• Manage purchasing of furniture, fixtures, finishes, and décor from domestic and international vendors

• Prepare and issue purchase orders; confirm pricing, lead times, and specifications

• Track orders from placement through final delivery and installation

• Coordinate freight, white-glove delivery, warehousing, and installation logistics

• Monitor backorders, delays, damages, and discrepancies; resolve issues proactively

• Reconcile vendor invoices and collaborate with accounting on billing and approvals

• Maintain detailed procurement logs, order trackers, and project documentation

• Communicate regularly with designers, vendors, workrooms, and clients as needed

• Support project timelines by anticipating and mitigating supply chain risks

Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, logistics, operations, or project coordination (design, construction, or hospitality experience a plus)

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Detail-oriented with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines

• Comfortable working with vendors, freight companies, and installation teams

• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; experience with design software (Studio Designer, Design Manager, Ivy, or similar) is a plus

• Calm under pressure, solutions-oriented, and unflappable when shipments go sideways

• Clear communicator with a professional, client-facing demeanor

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Be part of a creative, collaborative design studio

• Play a critical role in bringing beautiful projects to life

• Work on high-end, design-forward projects

• Competitive salary benefits

• Opportunities for growth as the firm expands

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: No less than 20 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Procurement: 2 years (Preferred)

Location:

• Boston, MA 02118 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Boston, MA 02118 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person