FF&E & Procurement Coordinator

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice & Gardner, a program and Project Management firm, seeks an experienced Procurement Coordinator in the Houston, TX area to assist with FF&E procurement and installation, maintenance and operations equipment, technology, and related items for new and remodeled facilities.

Responsibilities include planning FF&E, maintaining vendor catalogs, preparing requisitions, sourcing competitive prices, and creating installation directives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 40 college hours or 4 years experience in school business, governmental accounting, construction management or related field.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning and creating FF&E as needed.
• Assist with maintenance of current vendor list and catalog resources.
• Prepare and finalize requisitions for timely order of goods and services.
• Identify sources to obtain competitive prices and terms.
• Maintain files on FF&E items ordered.
• Create installation directives for contract installation.
• Assist with reconciliation of vendor problems, including billing disputes and warranty service issues.
• Assist clients in accessing warranty repair services when applicable.
• Work closely with program representatives to help ensure equity.
• Promote positive relationships with schools, departments, vendors, and the community.
• Attendance at work is an essential function.
• Monitor assembly and installation of furniture; some may occur on weekends.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor, including assisting project managers during design, construction, and project closeout activities.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Microsoft Office

Communication

Reading/comprehension

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

40 college hours or 4 years related experience

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Rice & Gardner, a program and Project Management firm, seeks an experienced Procurement Coordinator in the Houston, TX area to assist with FF&E procurement and installation, maintenance and operations equipment, technology, and related items for new and remodeled facilities.

Responsibilities include planning FF&E, maintaining vendor catalogs, preparing requisitions, sourcing competitive prices, and creating installation directives.