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Purchase Manager
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Produce a detailed programme of purchasing priorities with the design team prior to FF&E ordering to ascertain timeline, budget & deadlines.
- Assist with the FF&E tender process when required.
- Assist the FF&E team in procuring finishes and information necessary to complete the detailed specification.
- Create and place purchase orders with suppliers for items selected and designed by designers and ensure deadlines are met.
- Ensure that all items being ordered are compliant with any necessary regulations.
- Check costs to ensure FF&E purchases remain within budget and improve profitability whenever possible.
- Process orders on receipt of invoices and liaise with accounts on payments. Also, ensure refunds and credits are collected.
- Pro-actively develop good relationships with current & new suppliers to negotiate the best terms.
- Progress all orders, providing timely updates to the FF&E team & carry out all associated administration.
- Compile quotes for storage, installation, and deliveries.
- Coordinate key deliveries to site during installation and produce a schedule for all parties involved.
- Management of inventories for international projects and liaising with the removals and storage company to co-ordinate installations abroad. Including arranging payment of freight and duty charges.
- Quality checking orders as they arrive, including organising factory visits along with the FF&E design team to monitor bespoke FF&E.
- Resolve queries and disputes with suppliers in a professional manner.
- Preparing O&A manuals to present to clients with certificates and warranties for all items procured.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Proficient in Estimac and Microsoft Office, with a good understanding of the procurement process.
- Able to work collaboratively with the Interior Design team and our suppliers.
- A creative approach to problem solving and an ability to use one’s initiative.
QUALITIES
- This role is suited to someone who is self-motivated and methodical.
- A systematic problem solver who loves managing the delivery and implementation stages of a project.
- Conscientious & highly organised with excellent time keeping.
- Works well under pressure with an aptitude for multi-tasking.
- An eye for detail.
Middle Weight Interior Architect
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work alongside the Interior Design team to translate a client’s brief and develop the concept for the architectural space.
- Space planning and producing detailed drawing packages for lighting, joinery, kitchens and bathrooms under the direction of the senior interior architects and directors.
- Putting together schedules and specifications of free issue items in relation to the interior architecture.
- Providing administrative support on projects.
- Visiting site to conduct surveys and ensure that design details are being carried out correctly.
- Assisting on the project programme during initial architectural stages of a project and managing deliveries and installations of interior architectural elements.
- Assisting with the design of bespoke furniture items.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- 3 years of professional experience in a design studio and a portfolio of projects worked on at a high level.
- Fluent in 2D and 3D computer skills including AutoCad and Sketch Up.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite with high level skills in Adobe Photoshop rendering.
- Knowledge of current building regulations and a practical understanding of technical/ construction details.
- Experience in producing detailed design packages for tender.
- Excellent spatial planning skills.
- An eye for detail & a meticulous approach to checking for errors.
- Extensive experience of being on site and managing contractors and trades.
QUALITIES
- A conscientious creative who pushes conceptual design and develops new ideas.
- A dedicated approach, considering every design detail.
- Driven and motivated to learn and progress.