Purchasing Coordinator
Location: Sullivan’s Island, In-Office
Type: Full-Time
About the Role: We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Purchasing Coordinator to support multiple residential interior design projects from procurement through installation. This role is critical to delivering a seamless, polished experience for our clients—ensuring furnishings, finishes, and custom pieces are ordered accurately, tracked diligently, and installed flawlessly. Experience in luxury interiors, furnishings procurement, or design studio operations is strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
Procurement & Purchasing
Prepare, review, and process purchase orders for furnishings, lighting, rugs, finishes, and custom items
Coordinate deposits and approvals in collaboration with the design and accounting teams
Maintain accuracy across all purchasing documentation, pricing, lead times, and specifications
Communicate directly with vendors, workrooms, showrooms, and manufacturers
Order Tracking & Logistics
Track all orders from placement through delivery, warehousing, and final installation
Proactively monitor lead times and flag delays, backorders, or discrepancies
Coordinate freight, white-glove delivery, and installation schedules
Manage claims for damages, shortages, or errors and oversee resolutions
Project Coordination
Support multiple interior design projects simultaneously with varying timelines and scopes
Maintain organized records within project management and purchasing software (e.g., Studio Designer, CORE, or similar platforms)
Collaborate closely with interior designers, project managers, and installers to ensure alignment
Qualifications
2+ years of experience in interior design procurement, purchasing, or related administrative role (luxury residential preferred)
Strong understanding of furnishings, finishes, vendor lead times, and installation logistics
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects without sacrificing accuracy
Proficiency in purchasing and project management software (Studio Designer experience is a plus)
