Company Summary
Our client is a well established Retail/POS design and installation company who work with prestigious brands, mainly in the cosmetics and beauty sector
The Role
This role is critical for ensuring that projects are cost-efficient, deadlines are met, and customer satisfaction is maintained. This is a smaller department with demanding deadlines. Attention to detail and analytical thinking is vital to the position
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01 Responsibilities
1. **Communication**: Building strong relationships with both internal teams (Project Managers, suppliers, customers) and handling sensitive queries in a professional manner.
2. **Problem-solving**: Addressing issues proactively and taking initiative to resolve problems as they arise.
3. **Project Coordination**: Understanding project requirements by working with the Project Manager and translating them into actionable tasks.
4. **Estimating and Sourcing**: Creating and managing quotes, sourcing cost-effective suppliers, and ensuring profitability by selecting appropriate suppliers.
5. **Attention to Detail**: Ensuring high standards of accuracy in all tasks, particularly when dealing with estimates, numbers, and data
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2. **Problem-solving**: Addressing issues proactively and taking initiative to resolve problems as they arise.
3. **Project Coordination**: Understanding project requirements by working with the Project Manager and translating them into actionable tasks.
4. **Estimating and Sourcing**: Creating and managing quotes, sourcing cost-effective suppliers, and ensuring profitability by selecting appropriate suppliers.
5. **Attention to Detail**: Ensuring high standards of accuracy in all tasks, particularly when dealing with estimates, numbers, and data
02 Knowledge
- **Accurate Cost Estimating:** Develop precise and competitive cost estimates for projects based on client requirements, collaborating closely with Project Managers to understand scope and specifications.
- **Supplier Management:** Source and evaluate suppliers to secure the best pricing and quality for each project. Negotiate cost-effective rates while ensuring that deadlines and quality standards are met.
- **Quote Creation and Database Management:** Create and maintain project quotes in the internal database, ensuring that all information is up to date and accurate.
- **Project Collaboration:** Work directly with internal teams (such as Project Managers) to ensure all project requirements are met and timelines are adhered to. Adjust estimates as needed based on project changes.
- **Problem-Solving:** Address and resolve any discrepancies or issues related to cost estimates, supplier performance, or project specifications. Find solutions to keep projects on track and within budget.
- **Client Communication:** Respond to customer inquiries promptly and professionally, providing clear and accurate information on estimates, costs, and project timelines.
- **Cost Control:** Ensure profitability by liaising with Project Managers to confirm that the most appropriate suppliers are selected and that costs align with project budgets.
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- **Supplier Management:** Source and evaluate suppliers to secure the best pricing and quality for each project. Negotiate cost-effective rates while ensuring that deadlines and quality standards are met.
- **Quote Creation and Database Management:** Create and maintain project quotes in the internal database, ensuring that all information is up to date and accurate.
- **Project Collaboration:** Work directly with internal teams (such as Project Managers) to ensure all project requirements are met and timelines are adhered to. Adjust estimates as needed based on project changes.
- **Problem-Solving:** Address and resolve any discrepancies or issues related to cost estimates, supplier performance, or project specifications. Find solutions to keep projects on track and within budget.
- **Client Communication:** Respond to customer inquiries promptly and professionally, providing clear and accurate information on estimates, costs, and project timelines.
- **Cost Control:** Ensure profitability by liaising with Project Managers to confirm that the most appropriate suppliers are selected and that costs align with project budgets.
03 Experience
- **Experience:** Minimum of 2 years' experience in POS Retail Estimating, buying, or a similar field with a strong focus on project costing and procurement.
- **Technical Skills:** Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other relevant estimating software. Strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
- **Communication:** Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage professionally with internal teams, suppliers, and clients.
- **Organisational Skills:** Strong ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and work to tight deadlines.
- **Problem-Solving:** Proven ability to resolve issues independently and proactively, ensuring minimal disruption to project timelines.
- **Team Player:** Collaborative with the ability to work well within a team, sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues to achieve overall goals.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
- A proactive "can-do" attitude with a focus on delivering results.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Solution-oriented mindset with a customer-centric approach.
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- **Technical Skills:** Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other relevant estimating software. Strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
- **Communication:** Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage professionally with internal teams, suppliers, and clients.
- **Organisational Skills:** Strong ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and work to tight deadlines.
- **Problem-Solving:** Proven ability to resolve issues independently and proactively, ensuring minimal disruption to project timelines.
- **Team Player:** Collaborative with the ability to work well within a team, sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues to achieve overall goals.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
- A proactive "can-do" attitude with a focus on delivering results.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Solution-oriented mindset with a customer-centric approach.
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