Position Description

The Procurement Specialist position is the bridge between our vendors, the accounting group, logistics team, and our project teams. The Procurement Specialist works closely with Project Managers to ensure the successful purchasing, expediting, and receiving of all FF&E goods.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Project Manager and the Accounting Group to ascertain the timeline, budget, and deadlines for each project.

• Transfer the specification documents into purchase orders and place orders with the manufacturers and fabricators.

• Monitor and review status reports from receiving warehouses and regularly update the expediting log.

• Assist Project Managers with coordinating FF&E quotes.

• Review project inventory lists and participate in the financial closeout.

• Coordinate with the Accounting Group to ensure that invoices and balances are paid according to vendor terms.

• Coordinate with the Project Team to resolve issues related to product availability, product

  reselections, and changes.

• Maintain purchase order log including project budget status and review with PM on a regular basis

• Coordinate expediting updates with PM and Logistics Coordinator.

• Create the Fabric and Upholstery Code Compliance document for each project.

• Strengthen vendor relationships; develop, source and maintain key partnerships for the firm.

• Analyze and negotiate bids to present the most advantageous pricing, quality, logistics and

  service.

• Work with Senior Financial Accountant to establish favorable credit terms with new

  manufacturers.

Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: Associates Degree or higher preferred

• Software (current versions): Microsoft Office Suite including Excel (proficient), Deltek Project

  Management (preferred)

• Experience: 5+ years applicable experience in an FF&E Procurement related role is preferred

• Transportation: Must have access to a vehicle, have the ability to drive

• Additional:

  • Highly motivated and progressively seeks additional responsibilities

  • Excellent organization and attention to detail

  • Proven ability to handle shifting priorities, demands, and timelines

  • Demonstrates the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

  • Possess strong written, oral, and communication skills

Compensation, Benefits and Perks

FDG is committed to maintaining a benefits program that is competitive, and responsive to the needs of our employees. We are proud, as part of our compensation package, to offer the following benefits to regular, full-time employees.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Free access to services like Tele-Doc®, Life-Lock®, Roadside Assistance and other benefits

• 401K Retirement Plan

• Eligibility to share in profit sharing/performance-based contributions

• Flexible work schedule

• Paid time off and holidays

• Professional development, education, and training

• Paid covered garage parking

• Access to on-site fitness center and locker rooms

• Team building activities such as happy hours and social gatherings

Faulkner Design Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.