Procurement

Procurement & Product Sourcing Executive

Company: Materia

Materia is a growing home product and design discovery business focused on sourcing, curating and bringing together practical products, materials and solutions for modern homes.

We are looking for a Procurement & Product Sourcing Executive who enjoys discovering products, working with suppliers and turning good product ideas into commercially viable offerings.

What You Will Do

Source suitable home, interior, renovation and lifestyle products from local and overseas suppliers

Identify new suppliers, manufacturers and factories

Request quotations, compare pricing and negotiate commercial terms

Coordinate product samples, specifications, lead times and minimum order quantities

Build and maintain strong supplier relationships

Assist in selecting products for Materia’s showroom, online store and future product collections

Research new product trends, materials, hardware, storage solutions and home-living products

Work closely with the design and marketing team to understand what products customers are looking for

Maintain accurate product, supplier, costing and pricing records

Coordinate purchase orders, deliveries and supplier follow-ups

Monitor product quality and raise issues with suppliers when necessary

Support overseas sourcing and customised product requests

Assist in developing product bundles and curated solutions for homeowners

Keep track of margins and ensure products remain commercially viable

What We Are Looking For

Experience in procurement, sourcing, purchasing, interior products, renovation materials, furniture, construction supplies or related industries is preferred

Comfortable communicating and negotiating with suppliers

Organised and able to manage multiple suppliers and product enquiries

Good understanding of pricing, costing and margins

Able to work independently and take initiative

Interested in home products, materials, interior design and product trends

Comfortable working with Excel or similar systems for costing and supplier records

Mandarin speaking or writing ability will be an advantage when communicating with overseas suppliers and factories

Experience sourcing from China or other overseas markets will be an advantage

Who Will Enjoy This Role

This role suits someone who enjoys finding good products, comparing options, negotiating deals and building supplier relationships.

You will not simply be purchasing based on an existing list. You will also help Materia discover and develop products that can become part of our future collections and customer solutions.

Why Join Materia

You will be joining during the early stages of building a new product-focused home and interior platform.

You will have the opportunity to contribute directly to:

Product sourcing and selection

Supplier partnerships

New product categories

Showroom development

Overseas sourcing

Product pricing and commercial strategy

We are looking for someone who wants to grow together with the business and become an important part of building Materia’s product ecosystem.