FLEX Project Purchasing Agent

• Supports the Purchasing Manager/Team by independently managing the material and service procurement process for specific assigned projects
• Identifies and mitigates potential financial risks
• Works with vendors and contractors to ensure project schedule and budgets are achieved
• Supports achievement of Procurement Team Sales/Project volume goals
• Owns customer relationship management with owners and owner reps for assigned projects
• May create project quotations, submit to clients for approval and obtains/executes sales contract
• Maintains strong knowledge of commodities
• Reviews product specifications and ensure they meet/exceed the brand standards
• On assigned projects, functions as primary contact on more complex vendor/owner issues and disputes
• Obtains appropriate design/drawing approvals, samples and seaming diagrams and ensure adherence to code requirements
• Reviews Bill of material changes as applicable on a project and ensures accuracy
• Completes project closeout in a timely and accurate manner
• Completes sample rooms with project managers, designers and owners
• Provides attic stock recommendations and obtain owner/project manager approval
• Completes contracts with non-approved vendors if applicable

• Ability to Travel
• Purchasing system knowledge
• Verbal, written communications skills
• Computer proficiency
• Proficient technical product knowledge
• Well organized
• Team Player and self-motivated
• Knowledgeable about innovation within the industry
• Strong business acumen
• Solid problem solving & creative solution skills
• Ability to build & maintain strong working relationships
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to negotiate and be flexible when appropriate
• Strong organizational skills

Coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts