Interior design firm located in Los Angeles seeks full-time Purchasing Manager + Office Administrator with professional experience working in high-end residential design. The ideal candidate will have a passion for interior design and have the skills and drive to take ownership of projects from concept to completion.
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
Purchasing Manager Responsibilities:
Work in “Studio Designer” (Interior Design Software) to create client proposals, purchase orders and invoices
Develop and manage project budgets
Obtain vendor custom quote requests for client proposal development
Facilitate vendor purchase orders, payments and cross check order acknowledgements
Proactively track and manage shipping and delivery timelines
Receiving management and quality assurance
Warehouse point of contact regarding receiving, deliveries, installation and storage fees
Communicate with vendors, general contractors and sub-contractors throughout project
Work with bookkeeper to reconcile project accounts
Responsible for organization of project files and physical and digital archiving
Support design team as needed with presentations, meeting preparations, etc.
Help to manage and mentor internship program
Office Administrator Responsibilities:
Oversee all day-to-day office operations
Facilities management
IT management and main point of contact for 3rd party IT service
Procedure documentation
Calendaring and scheduling support
Office payments and expense documentation
Office, project and personal errands as needed
Note: Additional responsibilities and special projects as needed
Legal authorization to work in the United States
Reliably commute to the office and have a reliable means of transportation for errands
4+ years working in a similar role within the interior design industry
Proficient in Studio Designer and Microsoft Office
Preferred knowledge of AutoCad, and Creative software (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
MAC and PC proficient
Ability to read architectural drawings
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to work efficiently, accurately and independently
Excellent time management skills
Ability to shift between responsibilities on multiple projects at a time
Jeff Andrews - Design is a Los Angeles based, internationally renowned design firm led by celebrated designer, Jeff Andrews. Jeff Andrews - Design is known for creating sophisticated and livable interiors. The Jeff Andrews / Collection of product lines include rugs, furnishings, wood surfacing and wallpaper.
