Project Purchasing Rep

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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 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

• Knowledgeable about innovation within industry

• Solid understanding of business practices

• Basic problem solving skills

• Ability to build strong working relationships

• Solid customer service skills

• Basic negotiation skills

• Solid organizational skills

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.