Procurement Lead - Furniture

Job description

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 who focuses 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...