Interior Design Specialist Job at Rate, Chicago, IL

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  • Rate
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Rate is the 2nd-largest retail mortgage lender in the U.S. By offering industry-leading tools, low-rate mortgages, and unparalleled customer service, we’ve become the Home Purchase Experts®. At Rate, we think big – pushing beyond what most people believe is possible. We strive to work with the best of the best, building business with the best referral partners and hiring the best employees – allowing us to deliver world-class customer service. Our goal is to make sure every customer has a great experience. Headquartered in Chicago with 5,000+ employees in 300+ offices across the U.S. and licensed in all 50 states, we’ve helped thousands of homeowners with more than $37 billion in home purchase loans and refinances in just the past year alone.

We are seeking an experienced Interior Design Professional to join our team at Rate. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading procurement efforts across our facilities. This role will collaborate with senior leadership to drive construction projects, source and purchase goods at optimal prices, monitor production and delivery timelines and organize seamless installations to ensure the Rate facilities present a welcoming and well-maintained environment for our guests and employees.

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented design professional who enjoys the pursuit of procurement and planning, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

*Key Responsibilities: *

  • Implement design plans, including layout, sourcing materials, finishes and color schemes
  • Collaborate with Facilities on construction projects, spatial planning, procurement, developing and meeting budgets & timelines
  • Collaborate with CEO & stakeholders to understand design requirements & preferences
  • Create and manage project timelines & schedules, ensuring timely completion & within budget
  • Vet vendors, research & evaluate suppliers, products and services to ensure quality and value
  • Creating and updating a preferred vendor list with approved quality products & services
  • Negotiate pricing and payment terms with vendors
  • Help facility staff with procuring any equipment or supplies needed at the best price
  • Obtain multiple bids on projects to ensure best prices & savings
  • Assist with design and procurement projects outside of Rate, as assigned by CEO
  • Manage inventory of materials, furniture, and fixtures
  • Establish designer accounts with discounts for Rate
  • Utilize purchasing platforms and manage purchasing processes and approvals for orders and payment
  • Optimize purchasing processes and streamline systems for requesting quotes, negotiating prices and placing orders for supplies, services and equipment
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, products and technologies

The company offers a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; critical care insurance; personal accidental insurance; commuter benefits; pet insurance; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program); and other supplemental benefits (e.g. legal planning assistance; identity theft protection; pet insurance; wellness resources).

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Applications are being accepted for the next 30 days.

Guaranteed Rate is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages all applicants to apply regardless of age, race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or parental status, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy or other reason protected by law.

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