Lymington, UK
FF&E procurement manager
at Mark Berryman Design
Mark Berryman Design is hiring an FF&E procurement manager to join its studio in Hampshire.
Mark Berryman Design are looking for an FF&E manager to join our team in Lymington. We are looking for a forward-thinking team leader. This will be a full-time role, ensuring the smooth running of the procurement process and assisting with day-to-day FF&E tasks. We’re looking for a relaxed, friendly, and proactive individual who is experienced in working within a fast-paced interior design studio.
Skills required:
- a positive and enthusiastic approach
- have a sound understanding of incoterms and shipping procedures
- excellent communicator
- superyacht industry experience desirable
- knowledge of fabric and furniture suppliers essential
- excellent at motivating and delegating to the team
- ability to work to deadlines and keep calm under pressure
- a self-motivator with the ability to use your own initiative and work within a team
- excellent attention to detail to ensure tasks are completed accurately
- InDesign and or Photoshop experience helpful
- excellent written and verbal English language
- full UK driving license
- ability to travel to shipyards, suppliers, and client meetings
- highly proficient in Excel, word and outlook
- flexible in responding to changing deliverables in a fast-paced studio
- sense of humour
Duties will include:
- oversee the quality control process
- choose fabric schemes and prepare mood boards
- R&D on latest materials and finishes
- source high-end luxury lighting and furniture fittings
- collaborate with art consultants and industry-leading suppliers
- efficiently obtain quotes and invoices from suppliers and file effectively
- hold regular meetings with the team
- create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate
- prepare spreadsheets detailing all specifications
- work closely with the design team, to ensure the brief is understood
- arranging fabric and furniture rep meetings at the studio
- attending design shows and seminars
- keeping the design library up to date and tidy
Salary: £40,000 - £49,999