Sr. Strategic Buyer

Where

Rosemead, CA

What you'll be doing

Identifies and works with up to five vendors or suppliers involving three complex FF&E categories, ensuring source of supply is consistent with company standards. Arranges optimal contracts in terms of pricing, quality, timing, and supply availability over the term of the contract. Ensures costs are within budget. Conducts annual RFP process for existing and new equipment and small wares vendors and oversees national account pricing, warranty, and contracts. Assists SSG director in identifying new vendors to support future growth. May attend industry shows to identify potential vendors. Evaluates potential vendors in coordination with project managers based on detailed equipment installation specifications prepared with project managers and SSG director. Builds and maintains a strong relationship between vendors and the company involving the highest level within suppliers. Communicates with vendors concerning PRG philosophy and growth plans and aligns vendors with company to support growth. Evaluates the effectiveness of vendors to identify where to expand the relationship. Develops and refines technical bids and specifications and establishes guidelines with vendors to negotiate pricing, with approval from SSG director. Arranges utility set-up covering phone, power, water, and gas for new stores. Oversees the close-out process to get projects closed on time and within budget. Collects all necessary documents to close out the project. Provides support to project managers: assembles and distributes bidding documents, oversees qualifying contractors process, tracks bidding process, maintains construction contract agreements, and related administrative responsibilities. Trains project managers on company equipment. Responsible for timely processing of equipment invoices and charge backs and monitors the purchase history records; prepares analysis and recommendations.

What your background should be

Minimum five years of experience in FF&E purchasing, preferably in a retail/hospitality organization successful completion of annual store training. Company culture is strongly guided by company mission and values.

Required Schooling / Training

Bachelor degree in business or engineering or related field required.

Who is the client company

Concern about hospitality service.

If you are interested in this position, send your resume to apply@kochdavis.com