Procurement Operations Lead - London

Overview

Schumacher & Co. is an innovative interior design company that is disrupting the $150 billion-dollar global interior design industry. We are a technological leader on the design frontier, constantly pushing boundaries and striving for excellence. With over 500+ employees and growing, we are driven by a shared belief that design transforms life. We are dedicated to the mission of helping our customers “celebrate the feeling of home”. Schumacher designs and produces some of the most beautiful fabrics, wallcoverings, trims, furniture, and accessories in the world. Our portfolio of products is broad, but they are united by a passion for design, a thirst for what is next, an appreciation for what’s come before, a drive to make our products with enormous care and attention for detail. Schumacher is a globally recognized company with a myriad of showrooms both domestically and internationally.

Our competitive advantage in the industry is people. We believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. F. Schumacher & Co is deeply anchored in our company core values which are as follows:

• Preserve The Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Take Ownership & Accountability
• Be Solutions-Oriented
• Demonstrate Courage

We empower our employees to live these values daily because we understand how it will positively impact the customer journey. F. Schumacher & Co., also known as FSCO, is the parent company to many brands within our portfolio. This role is part of Schumacher North America, which is the largest division of the company.

Procurement Operations Lead

About The Role:

Join our UK procurement team as the hands-on Procurement Operations Lead, where you will play a pivotal role in managing highly strategic vendor relationships, optimizing operational efficiencies, and supporting our growing UK presence.

We are looking for a highly skilled, hands-on operations leader who can not only run day-to-day procurement operations but also drive Supply Chain transformation across processes, systems, and vendor management. This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is deeply analytical, proactive, and comfortable managing complex cross-functional initiatives. You will be expected to identify problems, document and articulate them clearly, evaluate trade-offs, and deliver actionable solutions that improve operational efficiency and scalability.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Operations

• Own and lead day-to-day procurement operations, including direct ownership of highly strategic vendors, 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.
• Build strong relationships with vendors.
• Track vendor performance and requirement adherence.
• Communicate specifications, timelines, and logistics expectations to vendors.

Logistics

• Manage vendor documentation and ensure compliance with pickup, import/export, and customs requirements.
• Partner with the internal logistics team and courier partners to support smooth product pickups.

Transformation & Process Improvement

• Design, implement, and refine procurement workflows, tools, and operating models to support scale.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to reduce inefficiencies, improve visibility, and optimize cost.
• Identify and execute opportunities for operational and financial improvements across procurement and supply chain activities.

Cross-functional Support

• Coordinate with UK sales teams, finance and warehouse teams to align procurement timelines.
• Support cross-functional initiatives by providing data-driven insights and operational expertise.

Requirements

• Experience: 4–6 years in procurement, vendor management, or supply chain operations, with proven experience leading operational improvements.
• Data & Systems: Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel (SQL or BI tools is a plus) and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Ability to set expectations with executives and lead cross-functional discussions.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to evaluate complex problems, balance trade-offs, and develop structured, strategic recommendations.
• Proactivity & Autonomy: Self-starter who thrives in ambiguity, takes initiative, and operates with minimal supervision.
• Leadership: Experience not just running a function but transforming processes and enabling long-term scalability.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience in design, luxury goods, or textiles is preferred, but not required