BPG Real Estate Service
Procurement Specialist
BPG Real Estate Service, Wilmington, Delaware, us, 19894
About CRE
Christina River Exchange, CRE, is a hospitality procurement company located in Wilmington, Delaware. We provide FF&E and OS&E procurement services to hospitality and commercial projects nationwide, both renovations and new-build. We service all major hotel brands as well as boutique products. We are a dynamic, fast-growing company seeking highly energetic individuals with an entrepreneurial mind who want to be part of shaping the company's vision and future.
Job Purpose
In this critical role, you will have an exciting opportunity to work side by side with other purchasing specialists and managers, as well as construction project managers, interior designers and architects on both small and large-scale hospitality and commercial procurement projects. You will be given ownership for the procurement of FF&E/OS&E for key hotel projects with the responsibility of sourcing, bidding, value engineering and purchasing all specified products specified for guestroom, public space and exterior areas as requested by the Client.
Duties & ResponsibilitiesProject FF&E and OS&E procurement of products for hospitality, select commercial and food and beverage projects from initial design to installationDevelop preliminary FF&E budgets and forecastsDevelop bid proposals, prepare and process purchase ordersProvide bid comparison reports, forecast and expediting reportsManage/facilitate the approval process of custom goods with vendors and interior designers; assist interior designers with alternate selection optionsCoordinate FF&E delivery with installation staffOccasional travel to project site 1 for initial coordination meetings and/or delivery of FF&ECommunicate with the client, providing regular status updates and handling any questions or changes.Coordinate work in the field including interfacing with designers and consultants.All other duties as assigned.Qualifications
Must be highly organized, possess superb attention to detail and strong time management skillsStrong working knowledge of residential or commercial interior design and FF&E specifications preferred.Ability to develop and complete projects without continued direct supervision.Ability to learn how to navigate and interpret architectural, interior design drawings and design specificationsStrong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and work collaboratively with vendors, designers, construction, and general contractors.Proven ability to produce accurate and timely reports and forecasts.Must be detailed oriented with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously with a high level of accuracy.Highly-motivated, self-starter with a strong drive to succeed and grow within the organization.Education
High School diploma required;Associates or Bachelor's degree in interior design, architecture, or a related field is preferred.Experience
1 - 2 Years Purchasing Experience and/or Interior Design preferred; will provide training for qualified candidates who possess transferrable skillsStrong working knowledge of Excel and ability to learn skills for purchasing software platform.Physical Requirements
Requires prolonged sitting and computer useRequires frequent operation of office equipment such as computer, copy machine, telephone, etc.Occasional stretching and/or bending to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc.Intermittent standing and walking.
Christina River Exchange, CRE, is a hospitality procurement company located in Wilmington, Delaware. We provide FF&E and OS&E procurement services to hospitality and commercial projects nationwide, both renovations and new-build. We service all major hotel brands as well as boutique products. We are a dynamic, fast-growing company seeking highly energetic individuals with an entrepreneurial mind who want to be part of shaping the company's vision and future.
Job Purpose
In this critical role, you will have an exciting opportunity to work side by side with other purchasing specialists and managers, as well as construction project managers, interior designers and architects on both small and large-scale hospitality and commercial procurement projects. You will be given ownership for the procurement of FF&E/OS&E for key hotel projects with the responsibility of sourcing, bidding, value engineering and purchasing all specified products specified for guestroom, public space and exterior areas as requested by the Client.
Duties & ResponsibilitiesProject FF&E and OS&E procurement of products for hospitality, select commercial and food and beverage projects from initial design to installationDevelop preliminary FF&E budgets and forecastsDevelop bid proposals, prepare and process purchase ordersProvide bid comparison reports, forecast and expediting reportsManage/facilitate the approval process of custom goods with vendors and interior designers; assist interior designers with alternate selection optionsCoordinate FF&E delivery with installation staffOccasional travel to project site 1 for initial coordination meetings and/or delivery of FF&ECommunicate with the client, providing regular status updates and handling any questions or changes.Coordinate work in the field including interfacing with designers and consultants.All other duties as assigned.Qualifications
Must be highly organized, possess superb attention to detail and strong time management skillsStrong working knowledge of residential or commercial interior design and FF&E specifications preferred.Ability to develop and complete projects without continued direct supervision.Ability to learn how to navigate and interpret architectural, interior design drawings and design specificationsStrong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and work collaboratively with vendors, designers, construction, and general contractors.Proven ability to produce accurate and timely reports and forecasts.Must be detailed oriented with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously with a high level of accuracy.Highly-motivated, self-starter with a strong drive to succeed and grow within the organization.Education
High School diploma required;Associates or Bachelor's degree in interior design, architecture, or a related field is preferred.Experience
1 - 2 Years Purchasing Experience and/or Interior Design preferred; will provide training for qualified candidates who possess transferrable skillsStrong working knowledge of Excel and ability to learn skills for purchasing software platform.Physical Requirements
Requires prolonged sitting and computer useRequires frequent operation of office equipment such as computer, copy machine, telephone, etc.Occasional stretching and/or bending to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc.Intermittent standing and walking.