Buyer Purchasing jobs in Arlington, VA

JOB SUMMARY

Performs key purchasing responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner working independently on projects and is able to perform with minimal oversight (reports to Purchasing Manager) and is part of a Purchasing Team.  May have up to one direct report.   Is able to identify and resolve project issues and related risk.

EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

• Supports the Purchasing Manager/Team by independently managing the material and service procurement process for specific assigned projects including key project deliverables with little review/oversight from the manager (owner communication, contract execution, forecasting, issue resolution and successful project completion and closeout).   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 by independently managing projects.
• 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 (lead times, production scheduling and vendor capacity) as well as sourcing alternatives.
• 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 escalating major issues to purchasing manager.   
• 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. 

• Complete 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.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Key Skills/Requirements:

• 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 

Education/Experience:

• 4-year degree preferred or equivalent work experience within the industry.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in procurement, preferably in the hospitality design industry.

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