Procurement & Production Manager
Location: Barbican, London
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Employment Type: Full-time, office-based
Job Overview
A Procurement & Production Manager job is available with a luxury interior design practice in Barbican, London. This mid-level role is suited to someone with at least 3 years' experience in FF&E procurement, furniture and lighting production or manufacturing coordination, working across high-end residential, hospitality and bespoke furniture projects. You will manage purchasing, production schedules, supplier relationships, costs and deliveries, ensuring projects meet quality standards, budgets and deadlines.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage furniture, lighting, fabrics and bespoke FF&E procurement
- Coordinate manufacturing, sampling, prototypes and production approvals
- Negotiate supplier quotations and monitor budgets and purchasing costs
- Oversee international suppliers, quality control and production schedules
- Coordinate logistics, installations, snagging and final account reconciliation
- Work closely with design, technical, commercial and finance teams to manage project requirements, technical specifications, supplier payments and procurement documentation.
- Support new furniture and lighting product launches, stock planning, manufacturing compliance and production reporting.
Skills & Experience Required
- At least 3 years' relevant FF&E procurement or production experience
- Knowledge of furniture, lighting, materials and manufacturing processes
- Experience managing suppliers, budgets, purchasing and production schedules
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and coordinate manufacturing specifications
- Strong organisational, negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills
- Experience within luxury interiors, bespoke furniture or decorative lighting production is desirable, alongside knowledge of fire safety, electrical certification and installation coordination.
- You should be commercially aware, detail-focused and confident managing multiple priorities and international supplier relationships.
Salary & Benefits
- Circa £45,000 per annum. Flexible for the right candidate
- Full-time, office-based position
- Early finish on Fridays
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