Title: Procurement Lead - Furniture Location: Deforest United States Job Description: Demco | DeForest, WI (Hybrid) At Demco, we believe great learning environments inspire great outcomes. For over a century, we've partnered with libraries and schools to create innovative, welcoming spaces where people learn, connect, and grow. We're looking for a Procurement Lead who focuses on our furniture line, helping us continue that mission by building strong supplier partnerships and ensuring the materials behind our products meet the highest standards of quality, value, and innovation. What You'll Do In this role, you'll be a key driver of our furniture sourcing strategy, working closely with internal teams and external partners to bring high-quality products to life. You will: - Develop and manage relationships with strategic furniture suppliers - Identify and source materials and components that support new and existing products - Evaluate, qualify, and onboard new supplier partners - Negotiate pricing and manage cost structures within our ERP system - Monitor supplier performance, ensuring quality and on-time delivery - Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining product integrity - Support new product development through strong project management and supplier coordination - Stay current on furniture industry trends and material pricing What You Bring - 5+ years of purchasing experience, ideally in a fast-paced furniture or manufacturing environment - 3+ years of supplier sourcing or project management experience - Strong collaboration and communication skills - A thoughtful, problem-solving mindset with strong organizational abilities - Experience with MRP systems and Microsoft Office tools - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred How You'll Work This is a hybrid role based out of our DeForest, WI office. You'll work onsite at least three days per week, with flexibility to work remotely the remaining days. Why Demco? At Demco, your work has purpose. Every supplier relationship you build and every decision you make helps create environments where students discover, readers explore, and communities connect. You'll join a team that values trust, collaboration, and innovation-and takes pride in supporting the vital work of schools and libraries across the country.

• Lead and support SAP Ariba Sourcing implementations, including event creation, RFx, auctions, scoring, and award scenarios • Configure Ariba Contracts including clause libraries, templates, approval workflows, and contract authoring processes • Conduct requirement gathering, fit‑gap analysis, and solution design workshops with business stakeholders • Translate sourcing and contracting business processes into standard Ariba capabilities, minimizing customizations • Support integration touchpoints with SAP S/4HANA or ECC (where applicable), in collaboration with technical teams • Assist with data migration, master data validation, and sourcing template standardization • Develop and execute SIT and UAT test scenarios aligned to sourcing and contracting processes • Support cutover, hypercare, and post‑go‑live stabilization activities • Troubleshoot functional issues and drive resolution with SAP and internal teams

• Manages RFx’s, suppliers, and collects and analyzes data related to the products and services of the company • Develops insight and expertise in the categories managed over time • Supports the team in the procurement of goods and services for technology, travel, fleet, MRO, and facilities • Leads and supports sourcing projects through a formalized process • Supports the development of category strategies and partners with key stakeholders • Supports indirect cost reduction by negotiating with suppliers • Manages the RFx’s process utilizing eProcurement tools • Develops new supply sources where suppliers are no longer competitive • Facilitates supplier relationship and performance reviews • Collaborates with Business Units to influence supplier engagement • Reviews supplier reporting to validate contractual Service Level Agreements (SLA)s are being met • Performs other duties as assigned.

• Develop and execute procurement strategies that ensure continuous supply of raw materials, fabricated parts, and equipment for manufacturing operations • Collaborate with engineering teams to source specialized components, ensuring technical specifications and quality requirements are met • Build and manage supplier relationships, focusing on cost, quality, lead time, and innovation • Negotiate contracts, pricing, and long-term supply agreements with vendors to secure favorable terms • Monitor supplier performance through key metrics (on-time delivery, quality, cost competitiveness) • Partner with project management, production planning and operations to forecast material needs and align procurement with demand schedules • Manage risk related to supply chain disruptions, shortages, and fluctuating material costs • Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety requirements, and company policies