Manager, Purchasing

Responsibilities

• Essential duties include, but are not limited to:
• Analyzes markets and vendor conditions for quality, availability and price of materials
• In accordance with company policies and internal controls, develops and implements purchasing procedures and manages the workflow of the department.
• Lead the Purchasing Team in vendor negotiations which includes strategy, communication and achieving positive results.
• Monitors requisition activity to ensure that all requests are handled and processed in a timely manner.
• Responsible for ensuring Inventory Purchasing System (I/P) is maintained which includes the continual review of data and maintenance of same.
• Responsible for ensuring that adequate inventory and product is available to meet the company's needs.
• Evaluate and monitor the supplier community entailing meetings, conferences and product review.
• Responsible for interacting with internal customer which includes property visits on a scheduled basis.
• Records and facilitates RFP's according priority and schedule.
• Manage workflow for buyers and purchasing clerks.
• Prepares instruction/procedure manuals as required to assist department with all new systems and policies
• Develops, updates, maintains and enforces purchasing policies and procedures
• Coordinates procedures with all departments
• Reviews bids and quotations obtained by purchasing staff and makes selections and recommendations
• Prepares detailed reports regarding all aspects of the procurement process as required
• Interviews, hires, and trains employees; plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines employees; addresses complaints and resolves problems
• Assists in the preparation of the department budget
• Provides detailed analysis and implementation for all special projects as required
• Promotes positive public/employee relations at all times
• Maintains a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment within the area of responsibility
• Performs all other related and compatible duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Five (5) or more years of purchasing supervisory / management experience in gaming/hospitality environment required
• Three (3) or more years of food & beverage buying experience for a Four-Diamond or greater Hotel/Casino property required
• Extensive knowledge in Stratton Warren Inventory Purchasing System is required
• Work Environment:
• Duties and responsibilities are typically performed in a professional office setting, but there may be times where you will need to be in operating areas. In these areas, you may be exposed to environmental factors including, but not limited to, second hand smoke and excessive noise.
• Disclaimer

Benefits

Additional Information

Our team members are the key to our company's success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits Job Description: The Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing all activities pertaining to the purchasing of goods and services for all operations of the property

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