Project Manager (Purchasing)

Benjamin West; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time salaried position

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401K with employer match

PTO

Job summary

Benjamin West is seeking a Project Manager (Purchasing) in the United States to plan, direct, and coordinate complex projects between staff and clients. You will manage budgets, schedules, and account objectives while driving supplier relationships and negotiations.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with a focus on purchasing or design. Hospitality FF&E/OS&E exposure is a plus, and the role requires strong communication and multitasking abilities within a team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience (minimum of three years).
• Experience in purchasing or design is a plus, but not required.
• Hospitality FF&E and/or OS&E knowledge is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate activities of designated project(s) between staff and clients to ensure budgets, schedules and objectives are met.
• Negotiate bids with vendors to identify advantageous pricing, quality, logistics and service.
• Educate clients on product suitability and deliver recommendations.
• Maintain favorable credit terms with suppliers on behalf of the client.
• Oversee data entry of specifications, RFQs, purchase orders and expediting.
• Monitor status reports and adjust schedules as needed; keep clients informed.

Skills

Vendor relations

Team leadership

Budgeting

Bid analysis

Client education

Credit terms negotiation

Data entry oversight

Project coordination

Communication

Deadline pressure

Education

Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Project Manager (Purchasing)

Benjamin West - Dallas, TX

Position Overview:

Plan, direct and coordinate activities of designated project(s) between staff and clients to ensure that budgets, schedules, and account objectives are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and financial parameters by executing the following duties:

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Strengthen vendor/supplier relationships through negotiating in a manner that is professional and consistent with the BW Guiding Principals
• Directs and coordinates activities of project related team members
• Create a budget to drive analytics and client understanding
• Analyze and negotiate bids with vendor to identify advantageous pricing, quality, logistics, service and verification to specifications
• Educate clients on product suitability analysis, and deliver recommendations
• Establish favorable credit terms with suppliers on behalf of the client
• Oversee data entry of specifications, request for quotes, purchase orders, and expediting
• Monitor and review status reports and modify schedules or plans, updating clients as required
• Drive funding reviews on the project (with client & BW accounting)
• Track invoices, and problem invoice resolution
• Lead project review, including lessons learned
• Manage client expectations
• Travel to project sites, client offices for kick-off meetings, and /or manufacturing facilities to review project set-up as needed, including model room reviews

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• A professional, results-oriented person with creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task, and have great attention to detail
• Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to represent the company and project team in a professional manner
• Previous experience in a purchasing or design role is a plus, but not required
• Previous work directly related to the hospitality industry is a plus, but not required
• FF&E and/or OS&E product knowledge is a plus, but not required
• Proficient computer skills, with knowledge of Microsoft products
• Able to effectively manage several projects simultaneously
• Ability to work as a team member, and independently with minimal direction
• Operate under compressed deadlines

Reporting:

Benjamin West is structured into teams. The team may include Project Directors, Managers, and Coordinators.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience (minimum of three years).

The company:

Benjamin West is one of the hospitality industries largest FF&E and OS&E purchasing firms. The firm provides a full range of purchasing services, including specification bidding, technical analysis, code compliance, and financial management for hotels in the mid-market, upscale and luxury segments.

Benefits:

• Full-time salaried position
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401K with employer match
• PTO (paid time off)
• On-going training and growth opportunities

*Benjamin West will utilize the E-Verify system to verify documentation presented during the onboarding process.

Company Description

Benjamin West is one of the hospitality industry's largest FF&E and OS&E purchasing firms. The firm provides a full range of purchasing services, including specification bidding, technical analysis, code compliance, and financial management for hotels in the mid-market, upscale, and luxury segments.

Company Description

Benjamin West is one of the hospitality industry's largest FF&E and OS&E purchasing firms. The firm provides a full range of purchasing services, including specification bidding, technical analysis, code compliance, and financial management for hotels in the mid-market, upscale, and luxury segments.