Junior Purchasing & Quality Project Assistant
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About Ukio
We are one of the most promising startups of 2026 with headquarters in Spain. Founded in Barcelona, we have expanded to Madrid, Lisbon, Berlin, and Paris. Our mission is to empower individuals to live where they want, when they want. We disrupt the traditional residential real estate market by providing fully furnished apartments for stays starting at one month, eliminating long‑term contracts, security deposits, broker fees, moving/purchasing furniture, etc. Backed by Europe’s best Venture Capital firms, we raised a €27 million Series A to expand across Western Europe.
Our Culture
We honor diversity, compassion, and honesty. We grant full autonomy to our team members and embrace dynamic environments. Our team spans many interests from foodies to athletes, adventurers to art buffs. Join us for fun events and learning.
Role
As a Junior Purchasing & Quality Project Assistant, you will support the Quality team ensuring efficient execution of purchases, logistics, and replacements related to quality checks across Ukio apartments.
Responsibilities
* Support sourcing, purchasing, and procurement of furniture and items from local and international suppliers, ensuring quality standards and budget compliance.
* Coordinate logistics for quality checks, replacements, and installations, including handyman work and timely delivery of materials.
* Manage and optimize purchases, tracking costs while maintaining financial accuracy within operational timelines.
* Conduct pre‑checkout, spot‑checks, and oversee complex quality checks to ensure apartments meet Ukio standards.
* Supervise on‑site execution of installations and furniture setup during quality checks.
* Organise and support guest communications, access coordination, and cross‑functional collaboration across markets.
* Assist with additional operational support, including organising photo shoots and ensuring smooth execution of monthly replacement routes.
Requirements
* 1+ years of interior design experience in hospitality or residential services.
* Proficiency in Excel is a must.
* Knowledge of design tools (SketchUp, Photoshop) is desirable.
* Strong organisational skills to maintain timelines and budgets.
* Fluent in English and conversational in the local market language.
* French or Portuguese is a plus.
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with short turnarounds in a fast‑paced environment.
* Comfortable working in cross‑functional teams.
* Experience in early or mid‑stage startups is a plus.
Benefits & Life at Ukio
* Private Health Insurance with ALAN.
* Flexible retribution with Payflow.
* UKIO Anniversary gift.
* Team building and office events.
* Transportation card covering role travel.
* Breakfast at the office, fruits, nutrition bars, free coffee/tea, and popcorn.
* Amusing internal culture, no dress code.
* International working environment with many nationalities.
Ukio's culture promotes and values each individual's contribution. Diversity and inclusion are central to us, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion, and/or belief.
How to Apply
We look forward to receiving your application! For more information about Ukio, visit www.ukio.com. Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for news.
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Seniority Level
Associate
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Design
Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
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