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Full-time, M-F, Hybrid, flexible work hours, first shift Additional Functions:
- The Furniture Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) Coordinator is responsible for providing support to the Construction Purchasing (CP) department under direction of the CP Manager and Planners. This role manages and assists in performing administrative and logistical functions to support the FF&E process on construction projects.
- Acts as the primary contact within the department to effectively develop or maintain data in FF&E templates, standards documents, project specific lists and other reports.
- Acts as the primary contact for operations of CP staging space and supports workflow with 3rd party warehousing vendors.
- Maintains CP surplus inventory and miscellaneous FFE items to be stored in bulk.
Evaluates suppliers and product quality, negotiates contracts, and purchases for assigned product groups. Obtains quality products at a competitive price, substitutes similar items, develops bid packages for purchases and services, and negotiates firm pricing with vendors while maximizing the Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) contracts.
Essential Functions:
- Negotiates contracts and prices with suppliers to ensure the best value for the assigned product group.
- Conducts market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate quality, competitively priced products, equipment, and services.
- Collaborates with other departments to forecast demand and plan purchasing activities.
- Resolves any issues or disputes with suppliers to maintain positive relationships and ensure timely delivery of goods and services, expediting orders as necessary.
- Tracks and analyzes purchasing data to identify areas for cost savings and process improvements.
Education Requirement:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration or equivalent, required.
- Courses in purchasing, business law, economics, accounting, or marketing, preferred.
Licensure Requirement:
(not specified)
Certifications:
(not specified)
Skills:
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
- Basic accounting skills.
Experience:
(not specified)
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Color vision, Flexing/extending of neck, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Standing FREQUENTLY: Depth perception, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Peripheral vision, Sitting, Walking CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Decision Making, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing - Far/near
Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:
(not specified) "The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"
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Nationwide Children's Hospital
Jun 17, 2025