Rep-Project Purchasing / Buyer

Job description

Marriott International is the world's largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. We believe a great career is a journey of discovery and exploration. So, we ask, where will your journey take you?

Desired profile

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Job Summary

CLS Generic Position Summary

As a member of the professional staff, contributes general knowledge and skill in a discipline area (e.g. Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Information Resources, Operations Planning & Support, Sales & Marketing) to support team and/or department objectives. Generally works under close supervision or within well-established guidelines to complete routine tasks.

Specific Job Summary

Performs assigned activities and responsibilities that support an effective project purchasing process as part of a purchasing team (reports to Purchasing Manager).

CLS Generic Expected Contributions

·  Responds to, solves and makes decisions on standard/routine business requests with limited risk.

·  Responsible for own work and contributing to team, department and/or business results. May direct work of non-management staff.

·  Assists more senior associates in achieving business results by:

·  utilizing technical knowledge and skills to enhance business processes.
·  establishing priorities for self and, where appropriate, others.
·  allocating own time effectively to meet goals in a manner that does not disadvantage other associates or groups.
·  contributing to department/unit budget as appropriate (i.e., input, following guidelines, etc).

·  Demonstrates an awareness of personal strengths and areas for improvement and acts independently to improve and increase skills and knowledge.

·  Performs other duties as appropriate.

Specific Expected Contributions

·  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.

CLS Generic Candidate Profile

Successful candidates should possess knowledge and experience and demonstrate strong leadership and relationship skills as follows:

Usually a professional position with general knowledge in a discipline (i.e., Accounting, Human Resources, Information Resources). College degree and/or related experience typically required.

Specific Candidate Profile


Education/Experience
·  4-year degree
·  Minimum 2 – 4 years experience in procurement, preferably in the hospitality design industry.
·  Ability to Travel

Key Skills/Requirements

·  Purchasing system knowledge
·  Verbal, written communications skills
·  Computer proficiency
·  Team player and ability to work independently

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.