Founder/CEO, M.Arch, LEED AP, MBA Candidate | Interior Design Business Consultant | San Francisco Community Partner for Brick & Wonder
About the role
We are seeking to hire an experienced Purchasing Manager with extensive experience in the Interior Design industry to execute and manage the firm's in-house procurement and expediting division. In collaboration with the design team, coordinate all furnishings to be purchased and installed for multiple client projects running parallel.
Work schedule:
Remote or in-office
Days of week: Mon-Fri based on needs of project
Detailed invoice for services, due the end of each month
Responsibilities include:
Assist in setting up client’s storage accounts
Place all project orders after entry and client’s funding
Responsible for all order tracking, expediting, coordination with vendors, showroom reps, delivery companies, and receiving warehouses as needed
Maintain records and enter all transactions, purchase orders, receipts, and payments in Design Manager program
Coordinate with design team on all client orders in preparation for multiple project installations
Responsible for all shipping to company or client storage facilities
Coordinate with import agents for all company and client orders
Responsible for all damages, returns and claims through resolutions
Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods and timely delivery
Communicate clearly to establish expectations on the delivery schedule and proactively manage all participants of the supply chain to guarantee the successful completion of multiple projects
Manage the reconciliation efforts, which include resolving any discrepancies, obtaining all supplier and carrier invoices and/or credits, and submitting for immediate processing
Meet project installation deadlines
Collaborate with Bookkeeper as needed in keeping project monies accurate based on Client approvals, reselections (due to expired reserves, etc.) and payments received
Assist with all company inventory as needed
Email and phone coordination with vendors, showroom reps, delivery companies, and receiving warehouses as needed to meet deadlines.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree
5+ years professional experience as an Expediter or Purchasing/Procurement Specialist
Understanding of the Interior Design Industry and the to-the-trade purchasing environment
Excellent written and verbal skills
Understanding of basic accounting principles
Acumen with numbers
High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
Proficiency with Design Manager Program
Ability to prioritize and manage work while wearing many hats
Strong sense of ownership and commitment to excellence
Details:
Full time position
$85,000 -$95,000 annually, depending on experience
Remote
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Purchasing, Product Management, and Quality Assurance
Industries
Interior Design and Architecture and Planning
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