Procurement Specialist at CLEAR CONSTRUCTION INC – Santa Barbara, California
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About This Position
We are a lively and dynamic architecture office located five blocks from the beach in beautiful downtown Santa Barbara, California. Our current focus is on high-end residential projects in Santa Barbara, Montecito, Malibu, and Beverly Hills, with an eye toward future development, hospitality, and commercial projects throughout the United States.
Our client-centric approach, starts with a clear understanding of our clients’ needs, wishes and budgetary considerations. This ensures that every project reflects our clients’ vision in tandem with our company’s core focus.
Clear Architecture is dedicated to the design-build journey. From initial schematic concepts and crafting original designs to navigating regulations and permitting, we're committed to fostering a harmonious flow from architectural design to pre-construction and construction. We understand that we’re creating more than just a structure—whether it be a home, hospitality, or commercial - it's a reflection of our client’s dreams and aspirations.
About the role:
We are seeking a Procurement Specialist to join our Design team as a key contributor to the Interior Arm of our company. This role is a liaison between the design and construction team, vendors, and clients providing critical structure to team’s daily workflow. This role ensures cost efficiency, quality control, and timely procurement aligned with project schedules and design intent. The Procurement Specialist works closely with project managers, designers, consultants, and vendors to streamline procurement processes and maintain strong supplier relationships.
This is a full-time onsite position based in our Santa Barbara, CA, offices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strong knowledge of FF&E procurement processes
- Collaborate and negotiate with external vendors, contractors and suppliers to source furniture, fixtures and materials that align with client expectations and budget.
- Understanding of contracts, lead times, and logistics coordination.
- Working knowledge of construction detailing.
- Strong project management experience and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Attention to detail for managing specifications and documentation. Understanding of design trends.
Qualifications and requirements
- Interior design, AEC, or business management degree preferred but not required.
- Experience in construction or FF&E purchasing.
- Minimum 5-10 years in high end design procurement.
- Experience with StudioDesigner required.
- Proficiency in Bluebeam Studio and Microsoft suite
- Excellent visual and verbal communication skills to effectively present ideas and collaborate with team members and clients.
Who You Are
- Highly organized and experienced in the world of purchasing
- Takes pride in fostering relationships
- A shrewd eye towards the financial aspects of a project
- Doesn’t shy away from solving problems and tackling issues.
Working With Us
Our mission is to Be Better. We achieve this through being a vertically integrated company that values attention to detail and sophistication unmatched by competitors. With strategic operational systems in place, our approach sets us apart: it’s the invaluable difference that comes with thoughtful, personalized collaboration. We are a team of hardworking and communicative professionals who take pride in understanding our clients’ desires and making them a reality – trust is just one of the things we build well.
Additional Benefits:
- Insurance (Medical, Dental, Life)
- 401(k) with a company match
- Paid time off and sick pay
- Mileage, tool, cell phone reimbursement
- Referral program
- Competitive pay with yearly reviews
- Opportunity for Growth
- Tuition Reimbursement
Core Values:
Passion: Care for our clients, our work, and our company.
Brilliance: Be bright, be positive, be exceptional.
Precision: Absolutely no detail is too small or unimportant.
Persistence: Unwavering in our determination to create a great result.
Benefits
• Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and sick pay
• Mileage and cell phone reimbursement
• Referral program
• Competitive pay with yearly reviews
• Opportunity for Growth
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Tool reimbursement
Travel Time Required
- Travel time equivalent to approximately 20% of allocated hours.
Physical Job Description
- Must be physically able to operate various machines and equipment, including computers, office equipment, telephone, etc. Physical demands are essentially those of sedentary work. Tasks may require extended periods at a keyboard or workstation.
Typical Working Conditions
- Sedentary work in an office environment
Equipment
- Computer, telephone
Statement of Employer's Rights
This job description does not list all of the duties of this position. You may be asked by management to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. Clear Group has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the Company may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.
Clear is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a work environment where people from all backgrounds and identities thrive. We firmly believe that more diversity and inclusion in our workforce creates a stronger team, product, and culture. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. We reserve the right to conduct background checks on all of our potential employees.