Purchasing Agent

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Job Title: Purchasing Assistant for Hotel Renovation

 

About the Company:

Our client invests in real estate opportunistically and is currently renovating a historic hotel in San Diego.

 

Job Description:

Our client is looking for someone to help purchase furniture and decor for a hotel renovation project. This role focuses on items that need to be bought from websites, not custom-made pieces or built-in carpentry. You will work under the supervision of a purchasing manager.

This is a short-term, intensive project, estimated to last about one month. However, there is potential for ongoing work if the candidate performs well.

 

Responsibilities of the role:

• Create spreadsheets for all furniture items, one by one.

• Check if items are within budget.

• Verify if lead times meet project needs.

• Contact different websites for information or to place orders.

• Research similar or equivalent furniture options.

• Communicate with the purchasing manager about findings and potential issues.

• Follow instructions from the purchasing supervisor.

 

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• Experience purchasing furniture for commercial use, ideally for hotels.

• Ability to create and manage spreadsheets.

• Strong online purchasing skills.

• Good English communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to read English websites and write emails in English.

• Ability to communicate by phone in English.

• Must be able to work intensively and quickly.

• Must be intelligent and adaptable.

 

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in interior design or procurement.

• Experience purchasing furniture specifically for US-based vendors.

 

Personality:

• Proactive and cost-conscious.

• Highly motivated and efficient.

• Able to follow instructions carefully.

• Detail-oriented.

 

Software & Tools:

• Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for spreadsheets.

• Familiarity with online purchasing platforms.

 

Schedule:

4-5 consecutive hours per day.

Availability to communicate with US-based companies during US business hours is important.

 

Salary and Benefits:

• Payment in USD or Local Currency according to candidate's preference.

• Full-time remote opportunity.