Senior FFE Specialist

Senior FF&E Specialist The Senior FF&E Specialist supports the backend of all new store construction tasks. This position purchases Panda store equipment, furniture fixture, building material and services in accordance with prescribed purchasing regulations and procedures. The Senior FF&E Specialist prepares routine bid specifications, issues bid requests, reviews quotations, interprets purchasing procedures to departments and vendors, acting as a liaison between user departments and vendors. This position manages vendor relations and conducts the training to internal and external teams. The Senior FF&E Specialist assists Director and Manager of FF&E to organize/update specifications and catalogs. Job Responsibilities: Closely monitors each assigned project progress. Generates and issues purchase order (PO) and Change Order (CO) for owner supplied FF&E in time as policy and procedure requires, providing highly accurate purchase orders. Track purchase orders and follows up with supply vendors on FF&E availability and production schedule. Coordinate and support equipment deliveries, installation, and field support to the Project Management team. Support Operations with equipment inquiries. Assist with the close-out process to get FF&E contracts (PO) closed on time and within budget. Collect all necessary documents to close out the contracts. Coordinate with vendors, general contractors, and Project Managers on all FF&E related matters. Resolve any disputed payment request and service requests timely as policy procedure required. Manage the relationship with the vendors for alignment in Panda's philosophy and growth plans. Evaluate current and potential vendors in coordination with Design, Construction, and Supply Chains teams based on detailed specifications. Investigate complex inquiries related to vendors and fulfills requests from internal and external business contacts. Analyze project data to determine whether project is within budget and timeline and informs Project Management team. Train new FF&E associates and vendors on process and Panda management system. Assist FF&E Director or Manager for development equipment manual and training materials. Update and oversee distribution of the manual. How We Reward You: Hybrid Work schedule 401K with company match Yearly bonus opportunity* Full medical, dental, and vision insurance * On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays* Continuous education assistance and scholarships* Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance* Bereavement leave* *Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates Your Background and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering or related field preferred Minimum five years of relevant experience, preferably in a retail/hospitality organization Successful completion of initial and periodically required trainings. Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position. Pay Range: P3: $90,000 - $126,500 / Annual Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience. Panda Strong since 1983: Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,300 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it's impacting our team or the communities we work in, we're proud to be an organization that embraces family values. You're Wanted Here: We value diversity in all forms and know the strength it brings. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of view to be heard, and improves overall happiness. We like the sound of that. Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodations. If there is a reason you believe you require an accommodation, please reach out to our accommodation team via email at PandaLOA@PandaRG.com.