Cityfurnish is a leading provider of furniture and appliance rentals, offering affordable and flexible solutions for individuals and businesses. Our mission is to transform the way people furnish and equip their spaces, combining comfort, style, and functionality. With a rapidly expanding presence in the rental market, we focus on delivering high-quality products and exceptional service. Backed by $5.2 million in funding from top investors, like YC, GFC, FJ Labs, Soma Capital & Venture Highway, Cityfurnish is revolutionizing the rental industry. We foster a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative work culture that empowers employees to drive impactful change. Join us as we grow and scale!
**Role Overview**
You will be responsible for sourcing, procuring, and managing the purchasing of goods and services to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition. This role involves vendor management, negotiation, inventory tracking, and collaborating with internal teams to meet business needs.
**Duties and Responsibilities:**
* Identify and evaluate potential suppliers/vendors based on quality, cost, and reliability.
* Negotiate contracts, prices, and payment terms with suppliers.
* Conduct regular visits to vendors/suppliers to assess product quality, manufacturing/production standards, capacity, and adherence to agreed specifications.
* Prepare, issue, and manage purchase orders (POs) in line with company policies.
* Track and follow up on delivery timelines; coordinate with suppliers to resolve delays.
* Monitor inventory levels, forecast procurement needs, and maintain optimal stock.
* Maintain and review supplier performance using KPIs such as quality, delivery time, and cost.
* Manage documentation related to procurement: purchase orders, invoices, contracts, delivery notes, etc.
* Coordinate with internal stakeholders (e.g., production, finance, warehouse) to understand their procurement needs.
* Prepare procurement reports and present to senior management.
* Develop and recommend sourcing strategies and cost-saving initiatives.
**Qualifications and Skills:**
1\. Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field.
2\. Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
3\. Comfortable with tools / tech: CRM or ticketing systems
4\. Eagerness to learn and grow with the organization.
**What do we offer?**
* A startup culture that cares we share ideas freely.
* Opportunity to influence our product roadmap: your feedback & insight will matter.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
