Procurement Assistance for Designers
A calm procurement sidekick so you can focus on designing beautiful spaces
I support interior designers and design-led businesses with the practical side of procurement: ordering, supplier coordination, invoices, and keeping projects running smoothly behind the scenes.
With years of experience managing orders, chasing suppliers, and keeping numbers straight, alongside a genuine love of interiors, I help take the pressure off so you can stay focused on the creative work and your clients.
No chaos. No last-minute panics. Just steady, organised support you can rely on.
When procurement and admin start taking over your time
✔ You’re working long hours just to stay on top of emails, orders and invoices
✔ You’ve lost track of what’s been ordered, delivered or delayed
✔ You dread invoicing and aren’t confident everything adds up properly
✔ Supplier follow-ups keep slipping down the list
✔ VAT deadlines always feel rushed and stressful
What procurement support looks like in practice
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Order placing & supplier coordination
Managing orders, checking prices, placing them correctly, and communicating with suppliers so nothing gets missed.
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Delivery tracking & logistics
Keeping tabs on what’s shipped, delayed, delivered, and where everything is going.
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Project cost collation
Gathering estimates, tracking costs, checking invoices, and flagging discrepancies early.
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Client invoicing
Creating and managing invoices so you’re paid on time and nothing falls through the cracks.
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Ongoing project admin
General admin and logistics support throughout the full design process.
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On-site install support
Extra hands on install days, including unpacking, checking deliveries and helping things run smoothly.
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Trade account applications
Completing applications and setting up trade accounts on your behalf.
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Accounts & VAT preparation
Categorising transactions and organising documents so VAT deadlines feel manageable, not stressful.
Your business, but easier
How procurement support makes your business easier
- You focus on design and site visits, not inbox admin
- Orders, deliveries and invoices are handled calmly and consistently
- You know exactly what’s arriving and when
- Your figures are organised and up to date
- VAT deadlines don’t cause panic
- Weekends come back, and your workload feels lighter
Procurement support retainers
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18hr Month Retainer
Equates to around 4 hours per week.
Best suited to designers managing 1–2 projects at a time.
💸 £720 Per Month -
30hr Month Retainer
Equates to around 7 hours per week.
Ideal for studios juggling 3–4 active projects.
💸 £1200 Per Month
How we’ll work together
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1. We chat
Drop me an email or book a free 30-minute call. It’s a relaxed, no-pressure chat so I can understand your business, your projects, and how I can best support you.
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2. We get set up
I’ll send over a clear proposal, agreement, and invoice, and we’ll agree a start date.
Once confirmed, we’ll have a couple of onboarding sessions so you can walk me through your projects and priorities. -
3. Access & handover
You can set me up with access to the systems you use day to day, plus a shared inbox or logins if needed.
If you’d like me to place orders on your behalf, I can also work with a company card.(If you’d rather not create a new email address, I’m happy to work from yours.)
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4. Ongoing support
I’ll spread your retainer hours across the week and keep you updated on progress and priorities.
We can stay in touch via email, WhatsApp, or regular video check-ins, whatever works best for you.
Clients I Love to Work With
Who I work with: designers and design-led businesses
I support designers and design-led businesses whose work involves sourcing products, managing suppliers, and keeping projects on track, including:
- Interior Designers
- Home stagers
- Hospitality consultants
- Event planners & stylists
- Office / workspace fit-out companies
- Property developers
- Garden & landscape designers
Clients I Love to Work With
In-person or remote stock management support for small businesses in Bristol, Bath and Somerset, and remotely across the UK.
Alongside running my two businesses, I house sit full time around the South West.
After previously living in Bristol for 10 years, it’s still very much home though, and I’m there regularly.
If you have an office or studio in Bristol, Bath or Somerset, or you’d prefer to co-work in a café, I’m flexible and happy to meet in whatever way suits you best. I love supporting local businesses in person where I can.
Frequently asked questions
Everything else you need to know
What design or project management systems have you worked with?
I’ve used Esti and have a little experience with Programa. I’ve also worked with a variety of ordering systems and pick them up quickly, so I’m confident I can adapt to whatever system you’re already using.
When it comes to accounting software, I’m very familiar with QuickBooks.
How does it work once I book?
First things first, you can drop me an email or book a free 30-minute call. This is an informal chat where I get to know your business, understand your challenges, and figure out the best way to support you.
After our chat, I’ll send you a proposal, agreement, and invoice for review and approval. We’ll also agree on a start date.
We’ll begin with a few sessions so you can walk me through your projects and priorities in detail. Ideally, you can set me up with an email address or logins for your systems, and a company card if you’d like me to purchase stock directly.
(If you’d prefer not to create a new email account, I can also log in to yours.)
Depending on the hours in your retainer, I’ll spread them across the week and keep you updated on progress and priorities. We can keep in touch via WhatsApp, email, or weekly video calls.
Your retainer will be billed monthly, in advance, on the 1st of the month.
How quickly can you get started?
It depends on availability, but in most cases I can begin within 1–2 weeks of our initial call.
Do you work remotely or in person?
Most of my work is done remotely, but I can attend installs or site visits if needed. Travel time and expenses are agreed in advance.
Can we have weekly catch ups?
Absolutely! Weekly catch-ups are included in your retainer, and we can meet as often as you’d like. Just give me at least 24 hours’ notice so I can book you in.
Can you attend installs?
Yes! If I’m available, I’d love to attend. Any additional time for installs (plus travel expenses) would be billed additionally to your retainer.
Are your prices inclusive of VAT
No, I’m not VAT registered, so my prices do not include VAT.