London, UK
FF&E procurement manager
Philippa Thorp Design is looking for a FF&E procurement manager to join its busy London studio.
Main function
- to manage the FF&E procurement required on our architectural and interior design projects.
Reports to: senior interior designer
Responsibilities/requirements
- assist with sourcing furnishings, fixtures, equipment, art and decorative items
- prepare detailed specification schedules of ironmongery, sanitaryware, electrics, finishes, joinery, etc.
- Correspondence with clients, suppliers and contractors – written and verbal
- prepare visual presentations for client on InDesign
- compile comprehensive client estimates on FileMaker
- work within budgets set by clients
- place orders on FileMaker and monitor progress through to installation
- sign off invoices for the accountant
- work with artisan manufacturers on bespoke pieces of joinery/furniture
- sign off joinery rod drawings
- arrange shipments, collection and deliveries of goods
- attend site visits when necessary
- managing snagging lists
- liaising with contractors and suppliers
- meet with new supplier reps
- assist with answering telephones. All messages to be emailed to recipient
- ensure general tidiness of the office is upheld
Key skills and characteristics
- an in-depth knowledge of products and suppliers, both in the UK and abroad
- an in-depth, detailed knowledge of specifying bespoke joinery and furnishing items
- ability to scale off drawings on Vectorworks
- Microsoft Office, InDesign, FileMaker
- calm, organised, unflappable person
- well educated, articulate and literate – able to write excellent letters
- team player
- cheerful and positive disposition, sense of humour
- driving licence with London driving experience
- common sense, down to earth approach
- willing to tackle all tasks
- people handling skills – HNW clients and suppliers
- intelligence – ability to take the initiative
- high standard of numeracy
- well presented and turned out
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