Emerson Grace Design, a full-service interior design studio in Lafayette is seeking a part time Procurement Manager to support our design studio through all phases of our interior design projects. This position is a minimum of 25-28 hours/week.
The ideal candidate is incredibly detail-oriented, has a strong work ethic, highly organized, dependable, excellent communication and collaboration skills and wants to be part of an interior design team. Must be able to manage multiple tasks at once and remain calm and highly focused.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Client Implementation:
Responsible for scheduling introductory calls between principal and potential clients, setting up clients in our system and implementing all the components of onboarding
Responsible for client communication throughout the life of client projects via email, client phone calls and through text messages
Creating/Processing/Managing Orders:
Responsible for obtaining quotes from vendors, verifying all necessary information and formulating proposals
Responsible for getting freight/shipping estimates and lead times for all items necessary
Responsible for creating purchase orders, verifying and reverifying that all information is accurate and correct, asking any questions of principal and interior designer(s) and then ordering all product and remitting payment
Responsible for keeping all information regarding ordered items updated, organized and filed correctly
Processing/Managing All Orders:
Responsible for reviewing, verifying and checking all orders prior to ordering and creating PO's and placing orders, purchasing items
Updating all order status and dates into system and keeping all item status current
Running reports weekly on order status
Responsible for creating our Client Care Guides; accessing pertinent information and tailoring it to our individual clients
Vendor Relations:
Setting up new accounts as necessary and managing all vendor communication and organization for the studio
Documenting and following through to resolution with vendors and receiver on any damaged items including uploading damage photos to basecamp and coordinating with receiver and vendor to get item repaired or replaced
Studio Management:
Responsible for scheduling and managing all supply reordering and general maintenance of studio
Responsible for opening incoming shipments, checking items and verifying condition, unboxing and breaking down all packing material
Design Library:
Responsible for keeping Design Library organized and all samples filed on a timely basis
Responsible for keeping Sample Spreadsheets logged in spreadsheet, labels on and purging samples as necessary
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
College Degree
Minimum 8-10 years professional work experience
Strong Attention to Detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
Emerson Grace Design provides the right candidate a competitive salary, PTO, an employee discount, 401(K) benefits and a fun work environment.
Please email your resume and cover letter telling us what you bring to our team and why you want to work with us. NO PHONE CALLS!
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.