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Form of workNewGround, a world-class design and build firm headquartered in St. Louis and with offices across North America, is looking for a Procurement Specialist in our St. Louis or Chicago design studio on a hybrid basis. The successful candidate will assist the Director of Procurement with providing centralized purchasing of furniture/FFE and other NewGround furnished items for all projects and for all US-based NewGround offices.
Responsibilities:
- Estimate, purchase, schedule, warehouse, and coordinate installation of furniture
- Procurement of all furniture for financial projects and of all FFE for hospitality projects
- Identify any issues with product availability and/or long lead items
- Secure local installation company and issue subcontract
- Review manufacturers' acknowledgements for errors
- Process manufacturers' invoices for payment
- Schedule furniture installation for all projects, working closely with Project Manager
- Review and resolve any furniture punch issues at end of project
- Provide furniture depreciation lists, if requested, for clients' personal property insurance reporting
- Perform all other related work, as assigned or as apparent
Project Team Responsibilities:
- Participate in internal Project Team meetings
- Communicate with internal and external Project Team effectively
- Support Build, Design, and Hospitality Teams as needed to ensure project success
- Communicate design or material delivery issues to ensure no impact to schedule or cost
- Report significant project related issues to appropriate team members
Skills:
- Above average proficiency in hospitality FFE procurement software
- Above average proficiency in 20/20 CAP Worksheet
- Proficient reviewing of furniture plans/installation drawings
- Proficient reviewing of general floor plans
- Proficient reviewing hospitality FFE specifications
- Proficient in navigating furniture manufacturers' websites and price books
- Attention to detail is required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Understanding of general mathematics
- Ability to communicate on a professional level
Expectations:
- Willing to work additional hours as required to meet deadlines
- Maintain positive can-do attitude
- Willing to accept all assigned work
- Handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Provide assistance to other members of Project Team as needed
- Minimal travel requirements
Prerequisites:
- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required
- 2+ years of professional experience in hospitality FFE procurement required
- 1+ years of professional experience in contract furniture procurement required
- Must be familiar with FFE and contract furniture specification and installation process
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
The NewGround Way:
At NewGround, we believe in making work fun and rewarding for our employees. Our long-standing workforce, with almost a third boasting tenures over a decade, is a testament to our commitment.
We set the stage for success from day one. Tailored learning programs and regular interaction with seasoned team members ensure a seamless onboarding experience, equipping our new hires with the tools they need to thrive.
Recognizing achievements is part of our culture. Annual celebrations and service awards help us acknowledge the invaluable contributions of our team members while strengthening our bonds.
We're keen on career progression. By understanding each employee's goals, we provide ample opportunities for growth and advancement.
Balancing work and life is not just a saying at NewGround, it's a practice. Our hybrid work environment caters to our team's diverse needs, promoting a healthy work-life equilibrium.
Community engagement is at our core. From hosting blood drives and building homes to conducting fundraising competitions and supporting the United Way campaign, our offices find meaningful ways to make a difference.
NewGround is an Equal Opportunity Employer
