FLEX Project Purchasing Representative

Job description

This is a temporary position. 

The FLEX, Project Purchasing Representative performs assigned activities and responsibilities that support an effective project purchasing process as part of a purchasing team (reports to Purchasing Senior Manager).

 

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

 

Education and Experience Required 

·  4-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, or related major 
·  2+ years of relevant procurement experience, demonstrating progressive career growth and a pattern of exceptional performance

 

Education and Experience Preferred

·  4+ years of relevant procurement experience, preferably in the hospitality design industry, demonstrating progressive career growth and pattern of exceptional performance.

 

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES 

 

·  Completes project purchase orders and ensures timely delivery of quality materials
·  Coordinates and balances project workload and ensures projects are completed on schedule
·  Queries vendors/suppliers on lead times, price points in preparation for completing purchase orders
·  Communicates schedule requirements and changes to vendors and installation contractors
·  Assists in validation and execution of delivery schedules with suppliers, installers, freight companies and properties
·  Tracks project materials with vendors to maintain schedule and expedites exceptions to minimize delays
·  Maintains project correspondence and tracking of documents, samples and drawings
·  Informs designers or client of damage, loss, discontinued, long lead or returned items; obtains reselections
·  Functions as day-to-day contact for routine project issues
·  Resolves damage/loss issues with vendors, carriers and receiving locations
·  Completes and implements Bill of Material changes and notifies appropriate associates and/or clients of changes, cost and delivery impact
·  Monitors and resolves receipt/inventory issues with receiving locations
·  Assists the Agent/Manager with project closeout reconciliation process
·  Obtains warehouse, drapery closing inventory reports; research reasons for excess inventory, obtain disposition from client

 

The hourly pay range for this position is $29.03 to $34.95. Marriott offers a bonus program, comprehensive health care benefits, 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match, employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount, accrued paid time off (including sick leave where applicable), life insurance, group disability insurance, travel discounts, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, health savings account (except for positions based out of or performed in Hawaii), flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, pre-tax commuter benefits, and other life and work wellness benefits.  Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. 

The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Marriott reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

 

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

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