Senior FF&E Designer

HBA / Hirsch Bedner Associates; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-ranked luxury design firm seeks a Senior FF&E Designer in Singapore. This role involves procurement strategy development, supplier sourcing, and budget management. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience, a degree in a related field, and be fluent in English and Mandarin. The position offers an opportunity to grow in a prestigious architectural firm and collaborate on international projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of FF&E Design and procurement experience.
• Hospitality projects procurement experience preferred.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate FF&E, OS&E suppliers and vendors.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers.
• Ensure the products procured meet design specifications.
• Manage the procurement budget and track expenses.
• Maintain records of procurement transactions.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier sourcing

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in interior design/product design

Tools

Excel

AutoCAD

Photoshop

InDesign

MS Office tools

Job description

About this role

We are looking for a Senior FF&E Designer who has procurement experience to join our team. This role is a new addition to our procurement team based in Singapore serving global projects. You would be reporting to our Procurement Director and collaborating closely with our FF&E & Interior Designers from various HBA offices. Our Singapore office is located conveniently in CBD area and easily accessible with any public transportation. You would find yourself in a multi-cultural and diverse environment.

Job Summary

As a Senior FF&E Designer in luxury interior design industry, you will be working closely with the director to develop and implement procurement strategies that align with our clients’ goals, HBA’s & operator’s design standard.

Key Responsibilities

1. Supplier Sourcing & relationship management: Identify and evaluate FF&E, OS&E suppliers and vendors. This includes sourcing furniture, lighting, textiles, art supplies, OS&E products from global market etc. You should also build and foster collaboration and long-term partnerships with suppliers.
2. Cost Negotiation: Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers to secure favourable agreements that meet clients’ budgetary and quality requirements.
3. Quality Assurance: Ensure that the furniture & products procured meet the design specifications and project technical standards.
4. Budget Management: Manage the procurement budget, tracking expenses, and finding cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality.
5. Documentation: Maintain detailed records of procurement transactions, contracts, and supplier performance.
6. Stakeholder Communication: Working closely with the Director of Procurement to collaborate with designers, project managers, and clients to ensure procurement aligns with project timelines and requirements.

We promise you a career in the world of luxury design as you would be working in the hospitality design firm that is ranked No.1 in the world. You would expect to work with the best and develop your skills and career along the way. That is why we are also looking to recruit the most talented in the industry to join us!

Minimum Qualifications

• Have the right to work in Singapore WITHOUT visa sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s degree in interior design /product design or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of FF&E Design and procurement experience in similar industries or turnkey design practices
• Hospitality projects procurement experience (preferred but not compulsory, open to other projects experience too such as luxury residential, office, retail etc.)
• Excellent Excel, AutoCAD, Photoshop and InDesign skills and proficient in all MS office tools
• Proficiency with procurement and project management software
• Strong numerical & analytical ability
• Knowledgeable of industry pricing structure and market trends
• Knowledgeable of global shipping and logistics
• Fluent in English and Mandarin

Additional Qualities

• Strong communication skills
• Strong sense of responsibility and ability to meet tight project deadlines
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail

Does this sound like you? Are you ready to embark on a fruitful career of luxury hospitality design with us?

If the answer is yes, simply send us your CV and design portfolio (in PDF format less than 15MB). We are only interested in your best projects so be selective!