Fixtures Furniture Equipment Specialist

Summary of Job Description:
The FF&E Specialist supports the backend of all new store construction tasks. This position purchases Panda store equipment, furniture fixture, building material and services in accordance with prescribed purchasing regulations and procedures. The FF&E Specialist prepares routine bid specifications, issues bid requests, reviews quotations, interprets purchasing procedures to departments and vendors, acting as a liaison between user departments and vendors. This position assists Director and Manager of FF&E to organize specifications and catalogs.
You'll get a chance to:

• Closely monitors each assigned project progress.
• Generate and issue purchase order (PO) for owner supplied FF&E in time as policy and procedure requires, providing highly accurate purchase orders.
• Track purchase orders and follows up with supply vendors on FF&E availability and production schedule.
• Coordinate and support equipment deliveries, installation, and field support to the Project Management team.
• Support Operations with equipment inquiries.
• Assist with the close-out process to get FF&E contracts (PO) closed on time and within budget.
• Collect all necessary documents to close out the contracts.
• Review and endorse invoices within one week from vendor submittal. Resolves any disputed payment request timely as policy procedure required.
• Coordinate with vendors, general contractors, and Project Managers on all FF&E related matters.
• Assist FF&E Director or Manager for development equipment manual. Updates and oversees distribution of the manual.

How we reward you:

• Hybrid Work schedule
• 401K with company match
• Yearly bonus opportunity*
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
• On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
• Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
• Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
• Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*
• Bereavement leave*

*Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates
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Qualifications:
Your background and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering or related field preferred
• Minimum three years of relevant experience, preferably in a retail/hospitality organization
• Successful completion of initial and periodically required trainings.
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.

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Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,000 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it's impacting our team or the communities we work in, we're proud to be an organization that embraces family values.
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