Cooper Carry · 18 hours ago
Purchasing Agent
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelCooper Carry is seeking a Purchasing Agent to work closely with the Purchasing manager and studio leadership. The role involves managing purchasing processes, maintaining vendor relationships, and ensuring project budgets and timelines are met.
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Responsibilities
Function as company’s Purchasing Agent with ability to work on multiple projects
Represent to the client the purchasing options Direct Source offers
Work with the Purchasing manager to assist with providing solutions for business decisions and solutions
Establish and maintain effective client, contractor and vendor relationships for duration of project
Prepare and issue FF&E Proposals to prospective clients
Prepare and present FF&E preliminary budgets, actual budgets and in some cases budgets for bidding. Update budgets as needed to keep the project current
Prepare and deliver Purchase Orders
Review and process vendor invoices to accounting for payment
Responsible for processing expenses reports for all purchases for project needs. Will be responsible for owning company credit card
Meet deadlines and budgets for time and costs
Maintain contact with vendors throughout the project to keep orders on track and make sure items are delivered on schedule to avoid project delays. Follow up with vendors as necessary to ensure open communication
Create and issue invoices to clients in a timely manner as needed to keep the project on schedule
Work with the manager to assist with warehousing reports with ability to handle issues (ie: damaged or incorrect items) that may arise
Manage on site installation of FF&E with ability to travel out of town if necessary
Communicate regularly with teams to keep project designer, team and client up to date through the duration of the project
Qualification
Required
Knowledge and understanding of FF&E design process and terminology a plus
Ability to read furniture plans and drawings
Able to manage to expectation of clients, vendors, and internal team members effectively
General knowledge of accounting, invoicing, billing, and expenses
Intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel and basic computer skills
Knowledge of DesignSpec specification Software a plus
Knowledge of Quick Books accounting software a plus
Self-disciplined and motivated
Strong organizational, time management, written and communication skills. Must be detail-oriented
Company
Cooper Carry
Cooper Carry is an architecture & planning firm that offers architectural, planning, and designing services.
Founded in 1960
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kyle Reis, AIA, AICP, LEED AP
President and CEO
Chris Freitag
Chief Financial Officer
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