Purchasing Manager

Job Posting: Interior Design Firm Procurement Specialist Location:

The Woodlands, Texas or Austin, Texas Join our team as a Procurement Specialist where you’ll play an essential role in the seamless coordination between Design, Accounting, and our Warehouse operations. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, collaborative professional who is driven to support both client satisfaction and company profitability. Key Traits for Success The ideal candidate is:

Collaborative and Communicative : Thrives in a team-oriented environment, valuing open communication across Design, Accounting, and Warehouse teams. Strong collaboration with Accounting is essential for accurate invoicing, payment processing, and financial tracking. Client- and Company-Conscious:

Balances client expectations with company profitability, ensuring decisions protect our margins while enhancing the client experience. Solution-Oriented: Approaches challenges with a can-do attitude, finding constructive solutions quickly, whether it’s addressing inventory delays, resolving vendor issues, or troubleshooting discrepancies.

Highly Organized and Detail-Oriented: Diligent in tracking orders, processing invoices, and verifying product specifications to prevent costly mistakes. Proactive Problem Solver:

Anticipates issues, refines processes to increase efficiency, and proactively seeks ways to improve client satisfaction and profitability. Resilient and Adaptable: Flexible and calm under pressure, responding to changes and adjusting strategies without compromising quality or deadlines.

Purchasing Responsibilities As a Purchasing Specialist, you will: Purchase Order (PO) Process • Submit POs for approved orders once the deposit payment is received by Accounting. • Collaborate with Designers as they initiate the PO process, providing project briefs and ensuring readiness for the Purchasing phase. Acknowledgments and Invoicing • Review acknowledgments and invoices, confirming item details, colors, quantities, and pricing match Designer specifications.

Designer Communication • Communicate discrepancies found during invoice reviews, as well as any backorders or stock issues requiring reselection. Accounting Coordination • Facilitate approvals and payment requests with Accounting based on confirmed invoicing. • Address changes such as backorders or reselections and work with Accounting on warehousing fees and installation charges for accurate final invoicing. Product Tracking • Maintain up-to-date tracking of all ordered products, knowing each item’s location and production stage.

Warehouse Coordination • Manage relations with appointed Warehouse/Receivers. Review inspection reports upon arrival, manage repair or replacement processes for damaged items, and ensure proper billing for damage resolution. Vendor Relations • Manage vendor communications regarding orders, update terms, negotiate pricing, and handle new account setups.

Client Communication • Keep clients informed on any damages, shipping delays, or extended backorders, ensuring transparency and client satisfaction. TIPLER Design Office Deliveries Management • Oversee the TIPLER Design office deliveries, including receiving, inventory management, and inspection to confirm accurate product deliveries. Source Database Management • Maintain our Source Database, updating vendor details, pricing terms, and account access for accurate and current records.

Departmental Improvements • Review and refine Purchasing procedures to eliminate inefficiencies, improve collaboration, and enhance overall departmental performance. Why Join Us? In this role, you’ll be an integral part of ensuring that each project runs smoothly from start to finish, with a strong emphasis on both client satisfaction and company profitability.

Your proactive approach and commitment to excellence will contribute directly to a streamlined, effective Purchasing process that supports our team’s success. If you are a dedicated, detail-oriented professional with a passion for efficient processes and meaningful client relationships, we’d love to hear from you