Senior Buyer

About the role

Visual Comfort & Co. is the premier resource for decorative and architectural lighting, ceiling fans, system controls and automated shading solutions from the most influential designers in the world. We are proud to offer a market-leading range of premium products across categories, styles and price points, remaining committed to beautiful design and, above all, a world-class customer experience. This role is responsible for collaborating with vendors and internal teams to support purchasing activities for Visual Comfort and Co.’s Direct business.

Responsibilities

• Managing purchase orders from request through delivery
• Maintaining accurate order and inventory records
• Supporting showroom openings, renovations, resets, gallery programs, employee technology needs, training initiatives, and ongoing showroom operations
• Resolving issues that may impact project schedules or business continuity
• Facilitate purchasing activities for assigned products, equipment, services, and operational supplies, including showroom openings, renovations, resets, gallery programs, merchandising installations, Selection Spaces, Hands-on Experience displays, and other operational needs
• Troubleshoot order, shipment, receiving, invoice, pricing, and payment discrepancies by coordinating with vendors, Accounts Payable, and internal teams to resolve issues and minimize project delays
• Monitor inventory levels, project-specific material needs, supplier responsiveness, order accuracy, quality, and delivery performance; identify shortages or risks and coordinate replenishment, expedited orders, or escalations as needed
• Manage the purchase order lifecycle from approved request through delivery, including order creation, confirmation, shipment tracking, receiving support, invoice discrepancy resolution, and record maintenance
• Analyze product and vendor options, quotations, total costs, and lead times; negotiate pricing, minimum order quantities, payment terms, delivery schedules, and other commercial terms within established authority
• Review and prepare Bills of Materials, packing lists, purchasing records, item