Furniture Procurement Specialist

3 weeks ago

Waterloo ON, Canada Different Technologies Pty Ltd. Full time

NewGround International is a multidisciplinary firm specializing in strategy, design, build, and interiors. Our distinctive services encompass being a MillerKnoll dealer, among other leading furniture lines. We are currently seeking a Furniture Procurement Specialist to aid in budget creation, generate purchase orders, schedule and coordination installations, and undertake various other tasks for our diverse clientele in finance, retail, and hospitality sectors.

Ideal candidates for this role will excel in collaborative environments, possess prior experience in contract furniture procurement, and demonstrate ease in working with colleagues both locally and across our regional offices throughout North America.

Skills:

  • Understanding of Dealer Design Industry and furniture purchasing
  • Proficient reviewing of furniture plans/installation drawings
  • Proficient in navigating furniture manufacturers’ websites and price books
  • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
  • Assist with providing information to establish project budgets
  • Issue purchase orders and change orders with manufacturers
  • Review manufacturers’ acknowledgements for errors
  • Process manufacturers’ invoices for payment
  • Schedule furniture installation for all projects, working closely with the build team
  • Attend site visits and final punch, along with preparing appropriate documentation
  • Collaborate with interior designers, furniture specialists, consultants, and build team on projects, providing guidance across all disciplines for furniture installation coordination
  • Review and resolve any furniture punch issues
  • Prepare documentation for the "Furniture Warranty" section distributed to clients
  • Perform all other related work, as assigned or as apparent

Expectations:

  • Travel required at times to assist with site walkthroughs, furniture installations and final furniture punch

Prerequisites:

  • Diploma in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred
  • Minimum two years of contract furniture procurement experience
  • Knowledge with 20/20 CAP Worksheet or similar procurement pricing software is preferred
  • Possession of a valid G driver’s licence is required for rental cars

Why Our People Love Working at NewGround:

  • NewGround values our employees, and we want everyone to have fun doing what they love. We take great pride in knowing that nearly a third of our employees have been with NewGround for more than 10 years, some as long as 30 years.
  • We understand the importance of an employee’s first day, first week, first month, and first year. We've created multiple learning programs for a specialized new-hire experience aimed at helping employees feel informed and equipped to succeed. We implement virtual and in-person trainings so new members can hear directly from experienced team members what it’s like to work for NewGround.
  • We take great pride in our employees and celebrate them every chance we get. We celebrate annual anniversaries for when employees started at NewGround and our annual service awards to highlight exceptional staff and learn about our fellow team members together.
  • We recognize how important career development is, and we offer several opportunities for growth and advancement. We work with our employees to know what their goals are and how they can achieve them while at NewGround.
  • Having a balance between your work life and your home life is important. We support our employees’ balanced lifestyles which includes a hybrid work environment for our office teams.
  • We pride ourselves on our commitment to our community. NewGround’s offices continuously find new ways to get involved and volunteer, whether it be through hosting blood drives, building homes with Habitat for Humanity, friendly fundraising competitions, or through our annual United Way campaign.


NewGround is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

No phone calls please. We do not utilize staffing services.

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