Senior Manager, FF&E Projects

Job Description & RequirementsJOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the procurement of Furniture, Fixture, and Equipment (FF&E) materials for multiple and simultaneous hotel projects as well as FF&E-related project management including developing project budgets and schedules, product design and specification review, procurement contracting, and oversight of installation. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage FF&E process to achieve value and efficiency. Oversee procurement team to maintain budget and schedule. Coordinate with field team to implement FF&E installation. Develop and continuously manage milestone schedule for procurement, warehousing, and installation. Identify critical long lead items which could affect the planning and decision-making process. Collaborate with Universal Creative teams and coordinate with purchasing agent to optimize strategic sourcing efforts and monitor pricing and added costs to minimize budget impact. Execute procurement, freight, warehousing and installation contracts. Administer contracts and all work through closeout. Participate in milestone design reviews with interior designers, contractors, and operators. Review all designer specifications for accuracy and to insure they are consistent with overall project concept, budget, and industry standards. Prepare and execute requests for proposal/requests for information in conjunction with internal business partners in the area of sourcing services and related commodity groups. Identify long-term strategy for sourcing services and related commodity groups as well as critical long-term issues that could affect the planning and decision-making process. Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION: Bachelor''s degree from a four-year college or university in Design or Business required. EXPERIENCE: 5-7 years of experience in strategic sourcing and procurement of complex commodities with a focus on hospitality projects. Experience with construction and professional service agreements. Ability to prepare and negotiate proposals related to Lump Sum and Fixed Fee; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package. Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2022 Universal Studios. © 2022 Universal Orlando. All rights reserved. EOE

Created: 2025-11-15