Purchasing Agent

We are seeking a skilled Purchasing Agent to assist remotely a US-based client with supply chain management and the 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 Director of Procurement, the role supports in-house design, design consultants and project management departments. 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.

At WorldTeams we strive to inspire growth for any and every brand with passion. Our professionals provide end-to-end top notch services at a global scale, promoting work that inspires across the entire brand and customer experience.

What you’ll do:

• 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, submittals 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.