FLEX Project Purchasing Representative

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Job Description For FLEX Project Purchasing Representative

This is a temporary position.

Responsible for bills of material (BOM) and item specifications being correctly entered and maintained in the purchasing system and supports a purchasing team (reports to a Purchasing Agent or Manager).

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience Required
• High School diploma
• Minimum one year's experience in procurement in the hospitality design industry
• Computer proficiency
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong understanding of business practices
• Basic problem solving skills
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong organizational skills

Education and Experience Preferred
• College degree

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
• Creates and maintains prototypical and project-specific items and Bill of Materials (BOMs) in accordance with system procedures into a purchasing system
• Verifies pricing on item specifications with suppliers
• Tracks orders and posts status into system; updates orders in system as required
• Collects documentation (flame certificates, warranty and service manuals etc.) and provides to agent/owner
• Provides purchasing support to reps, agents and managers
• Creates spreadsheets to assist in project costing
• Provides estimates of time required to create BOMs based on project complexity and scope
• Assists in communicating terms and conditions to non-approved suppliers
• Assists in issue resolution of BOMs, spec sheets and change forms
• Assists in weekly expediting of vendor shipments

The pay range for this position is $26.82 to $32.26 per hour.

Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue 0.0334 PTO balance for every hour worked and eligible to receive minimum of 9 holidays annually.

FLEX opportunities offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts. Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others.

Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected. Headquarters-based positions are considered hybrid, for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda, MD; candidates outside of commuting distance to Bethesda, MD will be considered for Remote positions.

The application deadline for this position is 25 days after the date of this posting, November 27, 2024.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

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