FLEX Project Purchasing Agent

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 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.
• Completes sample rooms with project managers designers and owners.
• Provides attic stock recommendations and obtain owner/project manager approval.
• Completes contracts with nonapproved 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 selfmotivated
• 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:

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

The pay range for this position is $39.03 to $49.62 per hour.

FLEX opportunities offer 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. Benefits are subject to terms and conditions which may include rules regarding eligibility enrollment waiting period contribution benefit limits election changes benefit exclusions and others.

Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected. Headquartersbased positions are considered hybrid for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda MD.

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