Support Design Studio purchasing, inventory, shipping & receiving, and organization of materials and supplies. Working closely with the fabrication shop and clay sculpting departments, ensuring their project needs are met, delivered, and organized with accuracy and efficiency.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Liaison between Purchasing and Design / Fabrication requestors
Process procurement requests for studio supplies and fabrication materials
Status updates to requestors on purchase order generation and delivery timelines
Guide staff through purchasing processes to avoid pre-commitments and ensure all policies are followed
Collaborate with Purchasing and Vendors to gather cost estimates
Set up P2P for vendors as necessary to share confidential information
Point of contact for all vendors using PO's (materials, services, & show cars)
Distribution of incoming orders and submission of packing slips for processing
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree is a must
2-4 years of purchasing and inventory experience in a corporate environment
3+ years of experience in capital management and purchasing is preferred
Working experience in a creative/design environment is a plus
Requirements, Skills & Ability:
Experience in eSAP and Ariba systems
Demonstrated high level of analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills.
High-level user of Excel in Data Analysis. Competence in MS Office Suite.
Procurement experience in a manufacturing and/or design studio environment
Work in a team-based, cross-functional environment interacting face-to-face daily
Must be able to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment
Other duties outside of the role may be assigned, as necessary.
Occasional local travel (50-mile radius) to vendors
Available to work OT when business requires.
Location: Pasadena, CA | Full-time 8-hour shift (fully onsite/in-studio)
Duration: 12+ month W2 contract | Opportunity for extension