Senior Purchasing Agent

Premier; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Discounted hotel stays

Career growth

Culture

Job summary

Premier in Dallas, Texas is seeking a Senior Purchasing Agent to assist with supply chain management and FF&E procurement for hospitality and multi-family developments. You will support bidding, purchasing, and expediting to ensure FF&E is available at construction start date.

The role reports to the Senior Director of Procurement and requires five years of purchasing experience, ideally in hospitality. Onsite with hybrid options, salary commensurate with experience, with annual bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Five years purchasing experience, hospitality industry preferred.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel; Spitfire a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Independent worker who collaborates well with teams.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cost analysis, negotiating, purchasing, and delivery within budget.
• Manage an effective project purchasing process to meet requirements on time.
• Handle multiple complex projects with limited supervision.
• Process requisitions and purchase orders.
• Initiate change orders to purchase orders for capital purchases/FF&E.
• Resolve vendor disputes.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Negotiation

Vendor management

MS Word/Excel

Communication skills

Hospitality industry knowledge

Project management

Education

High School Diploma

BA/BS preferred

Tools

Spitfire

Job description

Job Description

#26-2550

Dallas, Texas, USA

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-time

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 with Hybrid 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.