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# Procurement Purchaser at F. Schumacher & Co.

- **Company:** F. Schumacher & Co.
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Compensation:** $70k–$90k
- **Posted:** 2026-09-25
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-17
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/fschumacherco/jobs/5435333008

## Job description

## About Schumacher

F. 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 the people. We believe that our employees are our most important assets. F. Schumacher & Co is deeply anchored in our company core values which are as follows:

- Preserve Our Entrepreneurial Spirit
- Take Ownership & Accountability
- Be Solutions-Oriented
- Demonstrate Courage
- Practice Adaptability
- Embrace Collaboration

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

## Role Overview

Our Procurement team is seeking a Procurement Purchaser to play a critical role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of our high-quality Paint. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role for an experienced buyer who thrives in fast-paced environments and values strong supplier relationships, operational rigor, and continuous improvement.

You will serve as a key link between Schumacher and our vendor partners, owning purchasing execution, supplier performance, and cross-functional coordination across the organization.

## Responsibilities

Purchasing & Supplier Execution

- Own day-to-day purchasing execution and assigned vendor relationships 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.

Supplier Relationship Management

- Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors.
- Communicate production requirements, lead times, and service expectations clearly and consistently.
- Own price discussions and commercial negotiations in partnership with procurement leadership.

Vendor Performance & Analytics

- Track vendor performance KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Analyze forecast and demand data to support alignment between supply and demand.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across vendor management and purchasing processes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Collaborate closely with sales, planning, warehouse, finance, and procurement operations teams.
- Support finance with invoice validation, discrepancies, and vendor statement reconciliation.
- Respond to sales inquiries regarding availability, lead times, and order status.

Project Management

- Lead or support special procurement projects, such as new vendor onboarding, product launches, or category expansions.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to plan and execute projects on time and within budget.
- Identify process gaps and drive implementation of new tools, workflows, or systems to improve purchasing efficiency.
- Document project plans, timelines, and outcomes, providing regular status updates to procurement leadership.

## Requirements

- Entrepreneurial spirit and always curious to learn more,
- 3-4 years of experience in the textile, wallpaper, leather, home goods or fashion industry,
- Outstanding interpersonal skills to build partnership with vendors while being hungry to drive best outcome for company,
- Strong prioritization and organizational skills,
- Self-starter with proactive approach to problem-solving,
- Enjoying process improvement and changes – always on the look-out to do things better,
- Exceptional analytical skills for complex rational and interpersonal challenges,
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
- Highly collaborative and fun to work with.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, marketing, business administration, or a related field (Ideally Preferred).

## Benefits Package

Your well-being is our top priority. Our benefits and total compensation are designed for the whole person, caring for both you and your family.

Wealth Benefits:

- Competitive Salary
- Corporate Annual Profit Sharing
- 401K Plan

Health Benefits:

- Dental Coverage
- Medical Coverage
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- TELADOC

Other Benefits:

- 20 Days Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 10 Company Holidays
- Bereavement Leave
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- AFLAC Plans (Accident and Critical Illness Plans)
- Pet Insurance
- Short-Term Disability (STD)
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Parental Medical Leave
- Child Bonding Leave
- Employee Discount

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Salary Range $70,000—$90,000 USD

## About F. Schumacher & Co.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: F. Schumacher & Co. is a fifth-generation, family-owned design house that produces and sells luxury fabrics, wallcoverings, trimmings, floor coverings, and paint for the interior design industry and increasingly for consumers.
- **Entity Type**: Private (family-owned, fifth generation)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States (with additional operations in Fort Mill, South Carolina)
- **Founded**: 1889
- **Founders**: Frederic Schumacher

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Textile design, interior design, home decor, paint (via Backdrop)
- **Target customers**: Interior designers, architects (B2B trade), and homeowners (B2C through boutiques and Backdrop)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Celebrate the feeling of home” and “make life more beautiful” through design, social justice, and environmental stewardship.

## Products & Services
- **Schumacher**: Fabrics, wallcoverings, trimmings, furniture, and home accessories (to-the-trade and select consumer channels)
- **Patterson Flynn Martin**: Luxury carpets and custom rugs for interior designers and architects
- **Backdrop**: Direct-to-consumer paint brand (acquired 2021), offering low-VOC, Climate Neutral Certified paint, wallpapers, and rugs
- **Freddie**: Designer network connecting homeowners with interior designers
- **Frederic Magazine**: Glossy, advertising-supported print and digital magazine celebrating design and designers

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue estimated at $100 million (LinkedIn data); quadrupled sales since 2017 (Forbes, 2023)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Family-owned by Stephen and Andrew Puschel (fifth-generation descendants). No external venture capital disclosed.
- **Growth Signals**: Expanded with street-side boutiques (Nashville, Paris, Charlotte, Charleston); acquired Backdrop (2021); launched Frederic magazine; invested in AI and technology roles (e.g., Senior AI Engineer, Director of Growth AI); operates 18 showrooms in the U.S. and Europe.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Heritage & Trust**: Only 19th-century decorative textile supplier still privately owned by direct descendants of its founder; supplied the White House, Supreme Court, and Smithsonian.
- **Brand Portfolio**: Five distinct brands covering fabric, wallcovering, floorcovering, paint, and media, providing a comprehensive design resource.
- **Trade Relationships**: Deeply embedded in the interior design community with a network of 18 showrooms and a designer loyalty program (Freddie).
- **Consumer Pivot**: Successfully expanding into the direct-to-consumer market while maintaining trade credibility, a rare move among heritage “to-the-trade” brands.

## Strategic Focus
- **Consumer Market Expansion**: Opening street-side boutiques in mid-sized cities with strong design communities and HENRY (High Earner, Not Rich Yet) Millennials.
- **Technology & AI**: Actively hiring for AI Builder, Senior AI Engineer, and Director of Growth AI, indicating a push to digitize design and customer experience.
- **Content & Community**: Growing Frederic magazine as a brand-building and advertising revenue engine; using events and workshops to engage homeowners and designers.
- **Sustainability**: Backdrop is Climate Neutral Certified and low-VOC; company embraces environmental stewardship.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as “75% startup and 25% long-established company” by CEO Timur Yumusaklar, combining heritage with innovation. Emphasis on design, creativity, and technology.
- **Work Model**: Not explicitly stated as remote/hybrid; roles listed in New York, Fort Mill, Passaic, and other showroom cities suggest a mix of in-office and on-site positions. Some roles (e.g., IT Support, Warehouse) are location-specific.
- **Notable Perks**: Not publicly detailed. However, the company offers roles across sales, design, IT, marketing, and hospitality, with opportunities to work with iconic brands and products.
- **Employee Sentiment**: Glassdoor-style rating of 2.5/5 (157 reviews) on LinkedIn, with lower scores on compensation (2.2) and career (2.3), but work-life balance rated 2.9. Candidates should research recent employee reviews for a balanced view.
- **Open Roles**: 35+ active job postings (as of mid-2026), including AI/tech roles, sales, production, and internships. Careers managed via Greenhouse.

## Sources
1. [Wikipedia - F. Schumacher & Co.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F._Schumacher_%26_Co.)
2. [Forbes - How To-The-Design-Trade Schumacher Pivots To The Consumer](https://www.forbes.com/sites/pamdanziger/2023/02/16/how-to-the-design-trade-schumacher-pivots-to-the-consumer/)
3. [LinkedIn - F. Schumacher & Co.](https://www.linkedin.com/company/f.-schumacher-&-co.)
4. [Greenhouse - Jobs at F. Schumacher & Co.](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/fschumacherco)
5. [Schumacher - Official Website](https://schumacher.com/)

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