Senior Purchasing Agent

remingtonhotelspremiercareers; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Bonus opportunities

Discounted hotel stays

Job summary

Premier Project Management is seeking a Senior Purchasing Agent to support supply chain management and FF&E purchasing for hospitality and multi-family projects. You will report to the Senior Director of Procurement and help drive procurement objectives from design through installation.

The role requires cost analysis, negotiation, and timely delivery within budget, with opportunities for career growth in a people-first, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Five years purchasing experience, ideally in hospitality.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel; Spitfire a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Customer service excellence and reliability.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform cost analysis, negotiate, purchase, and ensure on-time delivery within budget.
• Manage the project purchasing process across multiple complex projects.
• Process requisitions and purchase orders, and initiate change orders as needed.
• Resolve vendor disputes and maintain supplier relationships.

Skills

Purchasing experience

MS Word

MS Excel

Strong communication

Customer service

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

BA or BS preferred

Tools

Spitfire

Job description

About our company Premier:

Premier Project Management provides design, procurement, engineering development and project management services to hotels. This includes implementing the majority of capital improvements for properties owned by Ashford Hospitality Trust (NYSE: AHT) and other hotel and mulit-family ownership groups.As an Interior Designer, you will work on the interior renovation of projects with varying levels of complexity from design through construction and installation. You will work with and receive mentorship from senior members in the department.

Position Summary:

The Senior Purchasing Agent will assist with supply chain management and implementation of purchasing objectives. The role supports the development and ongoing management of assets comprised of Hospitality and Multi-Family residential developments. Reporting to the Senior Director of Procurement, the role supports in-house design, design consultants .The Senior Purchasing Agent is responsible for bidding, purchasing, and expediting major projects as assigned so that all FF&E is available at the construction start date.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for cost analysis, negotiating, purchasing, and delivery of all products within an approved budget
• Manage an effective project purchasing process to ensure that requirements are purchased and delivered within required time lines
• Effectively manage multiple complex projects with limited supervision
• Process all requisitions and purchase orders
• Initiate change orders to purchase orders, generating purchase orders for property level commitments as part of Capital Purchases/Plan and other FF&E purchase orders as required
• Handle and resolve vendor disputes

Requirements

• High School Diploma Required
• BA or BS preferred
• At least five (5) years purchasing experience, preferably in the hospitality industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel - Spitfire a plus
• Strong oral and written communications skills required, presentation skills desirable
• Exceptional customer service skills and follow through
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, to work independently and as part of a team

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary:Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and market alignment
• Bonus:Eligible for annual bonus
• Health Benefits:Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement:401(k) with company match
• Time Off:Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days
• Perks:Discounted hotel stays across the portfolio
• Growth:Career development and advancement opportunities
• Culture:People-first environment focused on excellence and innovation
• Job Type:Individual Contributor, Full-Time, Permanent
• Office location:14185 Dallas Parkway, Suite 1400 Dallas, TX 75254
• Work Type:Onsite withHybrid work schedule OR 100% Remote
• Remote Option:For the right candidate we are open to consider 100% Remote
• Hybrid Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.
  • Tuesday, Wednesday - Onsite / In Office
  • Mondays, Thursday & Fridays -Work from home / remote
• Travel:Up to 5% travel for meetings and market-related activities

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions that are required of an employee in this position. Therefore, other duties may be asked of an employee in this position from time to time.

Physical Requirements (In-Office Role)

• Ability to work in a standard office environment.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. (6-8 hours a day)
• Occasional standing and walking throughout the workday.
• Frequent fine motor skills, use of hands and fingers for keyboarding/typing, utilizing a mouse or trackpad, writing, and operating office equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, reach, or carry items.
• Ability to lift and/or move 10–25 pounds as needed (e.g., files, office supplies).
• Visual ability to read from a computer screen and printed materials including close visual focus for extended periods and color differentiation (for certain roles).
• Ability to hear and participate in conversations and meetings, use phone and/or headset
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.