Procurement Management of FF&E and OS&E
- Review and critique for completion and accuracy the project specifications developed by the Interior Designer
- Review and fully understand the Brand/Operator´s FF&E and OS&E Brand Standards
- Develop complete Bill of Quantities (BOQ) for FF&E and OS&E elements
- Derived from the BOQ and the specifications, estimate the budget for the FF&E and OS&E packages
- Develop the schedule for the bidding, acquisition, manufacturing, transportation, storage and installation of the FF&E and OS&E packages
- Shortlist and pre-qualify most suitable manufacturers for this market segment
- Manage the bidding process, split in families (casegoods, seating, decorative lighting, window treatment, rugs and carpets and Art & Décor items
- Prepare comparison charts and awarding recommendation
- Manage the process of establishing all Purchase Orders and Contracts
- Manage the manufacturing process, from the preparation and approval of shop drawings through to approval of samples, follow up of the manufacturing schedule, etc
- Develop a logistics strategy for the shipping, storage and delivery to the site of all goods
- Manage the transportation of all goods from Ex-works delivery to on site delivery
- Develop, in coordination with the Construction Management (Supervisión) an installation program by phases
- Shortlist, bidding, awarding recommendation and contract negotiation of the installation of the FF&E and OS&E packages for the project
- Manage, under a fast track formula the bidding, acquisition, manufacturing and installation for the mock up unit of the project
- Develop and keep up to date all the forms and control logs required for an effective management of the acquisition of FF&E and OS&E packages
- Create and manage a cost management system for the FF&E and OS&E packages, including the development of a monthly report to the Client
- Manage the final acceptance process for the FF&E and OS&E packages for the project
- Wrap up the cost; gather warranties, fire certificates, cleaning instructions, etc., of all elements installed
