Purchasing Agent
Premier•Dallas, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Purchasing Agent will assist with supply chain management and implementation of purchasing objectives. The role supports the development and ongoing management of assets comprised of Hospitality and Multi-Family residential developments. Reporting to the Senior Director of Procurement, the role supports in-house design, design consultants. The Purchasing Agent is responsible for bidding, purchasing, and expediting major projects as assigned so that all FF&E is available at the construction start date.
Requirements
- BA or BS preferred
- At least 3 years purchasing experience, preferably in the hospitality industry
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel - Spitfire a plus
- Strong oral and written communications skills required, presentation skills desirable
- Exceptional customer service skills and follow through
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, to work independently and as part of a team
Nice To Haves
- Spitfire a plus
- presentation skills desirable
Responsibilities
- Responsible for obtaining FF&E quotations, warehousing and installation bids for items as specified by the approved project budget.
- Responsible for negotiating price, lead-time and payment terms.
- Responsible for obtaining scoped/specified items within budget.
- Responsible for cost analysis, purchasing and delivery of all products within an approved budget.
- Management of an effective project purchasing process to ensure that requirements are procured and delivered within required time lines.
- Effectively manage multiple complex projects with limited supervision.
- Process all requisitions and purchase orders.
- Responsible for processing deposits, pro-forma invoices and payments for Net 30 invoice by documenting FF&E receipts.
- Responsible for managing and issuing weekly 'Expediting Reports'.
- Initiate change orders to purchase orders, generate purchase orders for property level commitments as part of Capital Purchase Plans and other FF&E projects, as required.
- Responsible for coordinating shop drawings, submittments and finish approvals with designer and manufacturers
- Handle and resolve vendor disputes
- Coordinate buyout and deliveries with Project Manager based on renovation/construction schedules
- Responsible for project procurement management and budget close out
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
