The Role
Source is looking for an experienced Purchasing Project Director to lead project purchasing, oversee project teams, communicate with clients, work with our trusted vendors, and manage multiple projects from early stages through completion and installation. You will help to implement new and innovative ways to purchase FF&E (furniture, fixtures, and equipment) while streamlining processes and saving time and resources.
This role manages a team of Purchasing Project Managers and Coordinators who work with internal teams as well as local and national architects, designers, owners, and contractors. The objective is to successfully budget, purchase, deliver, and install FF&E for small to large commercial and hospitality projects, in addition to other project typologies. This requires ensuring all team members work within strict budgets, project schedules, and prescribed design visions. While this is a management role, the position may be assigned its own projects during high volume cycles. This position is responsible for managing the successful outcomes of a range of projects at one time, varying in scope and size.
Your Impact
Team Leadership & Development
- Review project timelines across all Project Managers on your team and keep work on track for successful delivery
- Manage team capacity and assign manager and coordinator teams to incoming work
- Train your team on purchasing processes and systems
- Train your team on updates to Source's proprietary software, ensuring SOPs are maintained and followed
- Identify priorities for each project alongside your team members
Specification & Budget Oversight
- From kickoff, work with internal and external stakeholders to keep specifications within budget and aligned with the design vision
- Audit all specifications and floorplans, partnering with designers and architects to resolve any clarifications
- Track budgets closely and ensure all changes are communicated appropriately
Vendor & Bid Management
- Build vendor bid lists and run an accurate, timely RFQ process
- Ensure bid data is thorough and accurate
- Present bid analyses to clients, communicating vendor recommendations and project strategy
Logistics, Procurement & Accounting
- Prepare, distribute, and analyze logistics RFPs; present comparisons to clients and recommend logistics partners
- Liaise with logistics partners to determine a warehousing plan for each project
- Support the Purchasing Manager in generating purchase orders and change orders
- Oversee all vendor bill approvals and tracking; review invoices and select those to be paid
- Support the Project Accounting Manager with client cash flows and payment activities
Project Execution & Closeout
- Ensure project team is tracking all orders regularly and maintaining accurate, transparent reporting
- Ensure coordinators secure timely sign-off on sample and finish submittals
- Partner with the Installation Manager on onsite installation dates, requirements, and post-installation punch list items
- Communicate project status and updates regularly with clients and your team
- Ensure project closeouts are processed within 30 days of installation
What You’ll Bring to the Role
- 7+ years of FF&E purchasing experience
- 5+ years managing and overseeing purchasing teams
- Demonstrated experience hiring and scaling a team to meet capacity
- Ability to independently lead large, complex projects from kickoff through closeout
- Familiarity with commercial interior products, with the ability to read and interpret architectural floor plans and specifications
- Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
- Experience with procurement software (a plus)
- Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Project Management, or a related field
- Eagerness to learn and implement new technologies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- A proactive approach to anticipating and resolving project concerns
- Effective collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders
Why You’ll Love Working at Source
Innovative Work – Be part of an AI native tech platform transforming the construction industry.
Career Growth – Work with an ambitious, high-performing team that values professional development.
Remote Flexibility – Fully remote position with collaborative, tech-enabled workflows.
Collaborative Culture – Join a company that values teamwork, respect, and transparent communication.
Competitive Compensation & Benefits – Market-leading salary, equity, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including employer-paid health insurance, professional development support, and flexible PTO.
Our Core Values
At Source, we believe in…
️ Solving hard problems. by untangling complexity, thinking in systems, and defaulting to ownership.
Embracing change. by valuing progress over perfection, evolving together, and leading for the long-term.
✨ Creating delight. by getting curious before we get clever, sweating the details, and everyone carrying the culture.
- ️Elevating strategy through execution. by valuing clarity over ego, by being fast because speed is a trust signal, and by being leaders that build bridges not walls.
Innovating and thinking big. by being unbound by consensus, having safety nets that fuel innovation, and being antifragile.
What to Expect in the Hiring Process
Step 1: Introductory Call
Step 2: Technical Interview
Step 3: Cross-Functional Panel Interview
Step 4: Final Interview with Leadership
Step 5: Offer & Onboarding
Compensation Statement
Source carefully evaluates multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, education, and training.
The minimum base salary for the Purchasing Project Director position is $120,000 annually, and the maximum salary is $140,000 annually. The actual compensation offered to a successful candidate will be based on these factors and may vary accordingly.
Additionally, successful candidates may be considered for discretionary bonuses and other incentive programs, aligned with both individual contributions and overall company performance, in accordance with Source’s compensation and benefits policies.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Source is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diverse perspectives and inclusive environments drive innovation, creativity, and success, and we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Candidate Accommodations
Source values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all current and prospective employees. We recognize that every individual contributes to our success, and we are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible hiring process.
Source provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in the job application and recruitment process. If you require assistance due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected] or (971)271-6905 to request accommodations.
Work Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work in their country of residence. Source may hire internationally through an Employer of Record (EOR) for certain roles, at its discretion. Employment visas for relocation to the United States are not sponsored at this time.
