Furniture Purchasing Agent

2 weeks ago

Waterloo, Canada NewGround Full time

**NewGround**

NewGround is the industry leader in designing, building, and strategizing for financial institution and retail spaces. From banks and credit unions to major retailers, we set the standard for next generation workplace and retail solutions, and we have for over 100 years. Our wide-spread team includes architects, engineers, interior designers, strategy experts, and more, all with a creative and passionate mindset. NewGround approaches every client and project with the same core values: Service, Excellence, Innovation, Collaboration, Communication. We ingrain these core values into every aspect of our organization, at all levels. We have a wide-spread regional presence throughout the U.S. and Canada, with a headquarters located in St. Louis and additional locations in Chicago, Honolulu, and Waterloo, Ontario. Our diverse team of creative professionals always strive to set a new industry standard, and help our clients master their spaces and facilities.

**The Role**:
**Skills**:

- Understanding of Dealer Design Industry and furniture purchasing (required)
- Proficient reviewing of furniture plans/installation drawings
- Proficient in navigating furniture manufacturers' websites and price books
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

**Responsibilities**:

- Directly assist our Interior Design Team to price, purchase, schedule, and coordinate installation of furniture
- Assist with providing information to establish project budgets
- Review manufacturers' acknowledgements for errors
- Process manufacturers' invoices for payment
- Schedule furniture installation for all projects, working closely with Project Lead
- Attend and/or facilitate site visits and final punch, along with preparing appropriate documentation
- Coordinate with business development, architecture, digital, consultants, and build on projects and help guide all disciplines on furniture scope of projects
- Review and resolve any furniture punch issues at end of project
- Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
- Perform all other related work, as assigned or as apparent

**Expectations**:

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

**Prerequisites**:

- Diploma in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required
- Minimum one year of professional experience in furniture purchasing is ideal
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- 20/20 CAP Worksheet proficiency a benefit

**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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