Procurement Agent

Procurement Agent Job in Soho, London

A new Procurement Agent job is available in Soho, London. The successful candidate will work alongside the design and construction teams, managing procurement, logistics and invoicing for interior designer projects globally. Salary of £30,000 - £40,000 DOE and the opportunity to WFH 1 day a week.

Currently working on projects in Europe, USA and Middle East, this established design team is looking for a detail-driven and strong analytical thinker to join their team of 15 on a permanent basis. The Procurement Agent will support the FF&E and construction teams, managing orders, invoicing, logistics and international shipping. This is a busy role which will suit somebody who is hard-working, diligent and good with numbers and people!

Role & Responsibilities

• Processing all FF&E and construction orders and invoicing, working closely with suppliers as well as design, construction and finance teams
• Organising all shipping and logistics in the UK, Europe and overseas
• Creating all specific documents and import/export procedures including the organisation of project storage where appropriate
• Researching local import particulars outside of the UK
• Liaising with contractors and the design team to organise FF&E installations, resolving any outstanding snagging or delivery issues
• Building and accurately maintaining all schedules, budgets and timelines optimising the supply chain
• Organising project cash flow and payment runs with the accounting teams
• Reconciling all spending with QS cost reports and the finance team
• Closing project accounts and reconciling VAT invoices
• Supporting the design team in setting up supplier trade accounts
• Sourcing FF&E/construction requirements, working closely with designers and suppliers (fully admin related, not creative work)
• Saving and recording all certifications including any relevant CE or FR documents
• Maintaining the supplier and contact list
• Maintaining the office and UK storage facility, keeping it tidy and recording/updating the inventory.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of experience in either procurement, finance or logistics, preferably in the interior design industry
• Good knowledge of FF&E materials, quantities, and suppliers
• Outstanding knowledge of procurement & logistics processes and costs
• Proven experience working on international deliveries and installations
• Detail-driven and strong analytical thinking
• Pragmatic with good problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in multiple languages would be beneficial but not essential
• Good initiative as well as an ability to follow instructions
• Must be willing to travel nationally and internationally
• Highly proficient in Excel, Microsoft Office Packages and Google Documents
• A basic level of Adobe Photoshop & InDesign (desirable).

What you get back

• Salary of £30,000 - £40,000 DOE
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working; 1-day WFH.

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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