ACHITECTURAL PROCUREMENT EXECUTIVE
AVENUE ROAD is currently seeking an experienced full-time Architectural Procurement Executive. Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, this is an opportunity for a dynamic professional to have daily input into all purchasing functions with worldwide vendors to support the needs of four North American showrooms.
If you’re interested in this role, please share your resume with us at careers@weishauptdesign.com
Duties will include, but not limited to:
- Support sales team in following the project through inception to final client billing
- Manage vendor communication and vendor relationships
- Prepare technical drawings & sketches for custom orders, based on client requirements
- Communicate effectively with clients on site conditions and resolve any shortfalls
- Accurately purchase client orders, custom orders, inventory, samples and replacement orders and efficiently track vendor order confirmations, deposit & balance payments within ERP system
- Negotiate pricing, quantity discounts, and showroom consignment pieces
- Verify all order confirmations & invoices to ensure data accuracy with minimal errors
- Follow-up on production and lead times with all vendors and ensure accuracy with all release dates
- Contact vendors about any damages and product issues & secure the most favorable solution for AVENUE ROAD & the client
- Monitor North American stock levels and advise Executive Team on any shortfalls/opportunities
- Assist with listings of all inbound stock & new items to allow Sales to promote new lines
- Communicate all dates and changes with internal departments - Sales, Client Support, Logistics, and Marketing
- Take ownership of timely pricing uploads and accuracy to ensure all sales orders are entered correctly
- As a member of the procurement team, manage various related product lines as required
- Other duties, as required
Skills / Attributes
- Interior Design, Architecture, or Project Management degree or diploma - Experience in interior design or construction industry an asset - Experience with Microsoft Office programs with proficient skills in Excel - Intermediate abilities with AutoCAD
- Excellent understanding and focus on quality, accuracy, and attention to detail - Ability to multi-task within specific time constraints while effectively meeting deadlines - Be an excellent communicator both verbally and written, along with excellent interpersonal skills - Demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic and is self-motivated - An outstanding collaborative team player
- Support sales team in following the project through inception to final client billing
- Manage vendor communication and vendor relationships
- Prepare technical drawings & sketches for custom orders, based on client requirements
- Communicate effectively with clients on site conditions and resolve any shortfalls
- Accurately purchase client orders, custom orders, inventory, samples and replacement orders and efficiently track vendor order confirmations, deposit & balance payments within ERP system
- Negotiate pricing, quantity discounts, and showroom consignment pieces
- Verify all order confirmations & invoices to ensure data accuracy with minimal errors
- Follow-up on production and lead times with all vendors and ensure accuracy with all release dates
- Contact vendors about any damages and product issues & secure the most favorable solution for AVENUE ROAD & the client
- Monitor North American stock levels and advise Executive Team on any shortfalls/opportunities
- Assist with listings of all inbound stock & new items to allow Sales to promote new lines
- Communicate all dates and changes with internal departments - Sales, Client Support, Logistics, and Marketing
- Take ownership of timely pricing uploads and accuracy to ensure all sales orders are entered correctly
- As a member of the procurement team, manage various related product lines as required
- Other duties, as required
Skills / Attributes
- Interior Design, Architecture, or Project Management degree or diploma - Experience in interior design or construction industry an asset - Experience with Microsoft Office programs with proficient skills in Excel - Intermediate abilities with AutoCAD
- Excellent understanding and focus on quality, accuracy, and attention to detail - Ability to multi-task within specific time constraints while effectively meeting deadlines - Be an excellent communicator both verbally and written, along with excellent interpersonal skills - Demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic and is self-motivated - An outstanding collaborative team player