Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Posting date sep 20, 2021
Job number 21103586
Job category procurement, purchasing, and quality assurance
Location marriott international hq, 10400 fernwood road, bethesda, maryland, united states
Brand corporate
Schedule full-time
Relocation? n
Position type management
Located remotely? y
Marriott international is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeedWe believe a great career is a journey of discovery and explorationSo, we ask, where will your journey take you?
Job summary
Performs assigned activities and responsibilities that support an effective project purchasing process as part of a purchasing team (reports to purchasing manager).
Expected contributions
Completes project purchase orders and ensures timely delivery of quality materials.
Coordinates and balances project workload and ensures projects are completed on schedule.
Queries vendors/suppliers on lead times, price points in preparation for completing purchase orders.
Communicates schedule requirements and changes to vendors and installation contractors.
Assists in validation and execution of delivery schedules with suppliers, installers, freight companies and properties.
Tracks project materials with vendors to maintain schedule and expedites exceptions to minimize delays.
Maintains project correspondence and tracking of documents, samples and drawings.
Informs designers or client of damage, loss, discontinued, long lead or returned items; obtains reselections.
Functions as day-to-day contact for routine project issues.
Resolves damage/loss issues with vendors, carriers and receiving locations.
Completes and implements bill of material changes and notifies appropriate associates and/or clients of changes, cost and delivery impact.
Monitors and resolves receipt/inventory issues with receiving locations.
Assists the agent/manager with project closeout reconciliation process.
Obtains warehouse, drapery closing inventory reports; research reasons for excess inventory, obtain disposition from client.
Candidate profile
Key skills/requirements:
Ability to travel
Purchasing system knowledge
Verbal, written communications skills
Computer proficiency
Team player and ability to work independently
Knowledgeable about innovation within industry
Solid understanding of business practices
Basic problem solving skills
Ability to build strong working relationships
Solid customer service skills
Basic negotiation skills
Solid organizational skills
Education/experience:
4-year degree preferred or equivalent work experience within the industry.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in procurement, preferably in the hospitality design industry
Marriott international is an equal opportunity employerWe believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first cultureWe are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
