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Kelly Behun Studio is hiring a FF&E and procurement manager to join its team in New York.

Overview

The FF&E and procurement manager oversees all aspects of FF&E – sourcing, pricing, purchasing, and logistics. This role’s primary responsibility is to ensure that design intent, budgets, and timelines are met through efficient coordination, vendor management, and cross-team collaboration.

Primary responsibilities:

• manage project budgets, preliminary pricing, and production schedules in collaboration with the studio director
• source for furnishings, lighting and materials;  obtain all details, samples, net costs, lead times and other information needed to properly sell the items
• oversee key materials and finishes, including rugs, millwork components, and fabrics and maintain project carts and archives
• vendor correspondence and coordination
• prepare client proposals, vendor purchase orders, and track production progress
• coordinate logistics for shipping, installation, and storage
• compile detailed Installation Guides (elevations, dimensioned plans, etc.)  and Spec Books for project close-out
• manage and mentor (3) intermediate designers alongside the other senior staff, ensuring alignment with studio goals
• oversee client and vendor communications and Kelly Behun Studio-brand product order– via direct outreach, 1st Dibs and gallery collaborations
• maintain studio resources, including the vendor pricing database (furniture, lighting, rugs, etc.), Pinterest boards, and our in-house material library
• coordinate vendor presentations and trade accounts
• help manage intern assignments – including design assistance, fabric sourcing, vendor outreach, material library organization, etc.

Qualifications:

• seven plus years’ of experience in interior design, FF&E management, or procurement (luxury residential preferred)
• strong understanding of vendor processes, design documentation, and logistics
• excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills
• proficient in AutoCAD, Excel, Google Suite, and Adobe Suite. Studio Designer proficiency is a MUST to be considered for this role
• proven leadership and team collaboration abilities
• strong management and delegation skills

www.kellybehun.com

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