Overview
Director of Operations & Procurement Jobs in Los Angeles, CA at Annette English + Associates
Title: Director of Operations & Procurement
Company: Annette English + Associates
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Annette English + Associates (“AE+A”) is a Los Angeles interior design studio with 25+ years of experience creating spaces that endure. We're looking for a rare operator — someone who finds deep satisfaction in building systems, stewarding a team, and ensuring that every object on every project arrives exactly when and where it should. This senior role sits at the heart of everything we do.
Reports to Principal & Partner, FLSA Exempt, 5+ years of experience
THE OPPORTUNITY
This is a dual mandate: run the operational engine of a boutique firm and lead FF&E procurement across a portfolio of luxury residential and hospitality projects. You'll report directly to the Principal and Partners and work across every department — equal parts strategist, builder, and executor.
OPERATIONS — WHAT YOU'LL OWN
01 Design and continuously refine company-wide SOPs — building out an office playbook and optimizing Asana automations that make the studio run without friction.
02 Lead human resources operations: payroll, onboarding, benefits, time tracking, and serving as the go-to liaison between staff and leadership.
03 Oversee financial administration — monthly billing reviews, client payment processing, project allowance tracking, and partnering with accounting on reconciliations.
04 Keep the firm resourced and staffed: maintain quarterly staffing sheets, project timelines, and assist in drafting proposals and contract addenda.
05 Manage company-wide renewals — insurance, benefits packages, and software agreements — proactively, so nothing lapses.
06 Cultivate vendor and contractor relationships and keep weekly staff and executive meetings focused, prepared, and actionable.
PROCUREMENT — WHAT YOU'LL OWN
01 Lead full-cycle FF&E procurement across multiple concurrent projects — from proposals and purchase orders through to final delivery and installation.
02 Own project logistics end-to-end: expediting, inventory management, warehouse coordination, and weekly status reporting to keep every stakeholder informed.
03 Manage project financials in close partnership with the design team — budgets, fund requests, markup tracking, account transfers, and invoicing.
04 Maintain rigorous financial records: weekly bank reconciliation reviews and monthly audits of WIP, client deposit, and vendor deposit reports.
05 Keep Asana procurement and expediting boards current, and communicate progress clearly so the whole team always knows where every order stands.
WHO YOU ARE — REQUIRED
— Bachelor's in Business, Finance, or a related field
— 5+ years in operations or procurement within interior design or architecture
— Proven FF&E procurement and vendor management experience
— Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Asana, and Design Manager
— High-level budgeting, forecasting, and financial reconciliation skills
— Exceptional written, verbal, and organizational communication skills
WHO YOU ARE — PREFERRED
— Background in a boutique interior design firm a plus
— Familiarity with luxury residential and boutique hospitality workflows
— Experience supervising administrative or procurement staff
— Genuine investment in design culture and craft
— A track record of building things that outlast you
LOCATION
Los Angeles, CA, 4-day in-office and 1-day remote
COMPENSATION
Competitive; $90,000 – $120,000 annually, commensurate with experience (CA SB 1162)
BENEFITS
Health insurance, PTO, paid holidays, 401k eligibility
We treat flexibility and initiative as assets. Growth beyond the defined role is actively supported — including stretch assignments with mentorship from firm leadership. We'd love to hear from you.
To apply, email [email protected] with your resume and portfolio.
