DIRECTOR - PURCHASING

Procurement Manager

Under the supervision of the Vice President of Procurement & Administration, the incumbent oversees all purchasing activities for general goods and services across Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock International. A key focus of this role is the management and development of tribal vendor relationships, ensuring the inclusion of Seminole Tribe member-owned businesses in procurement opportunities. The incumbent directs procurement operations through staff supervision, promotes fair and transparent vendor engagement, and supports tribal economic development through strategic sourcing and dispute resolution practices.

Policy Compliance & Governance

• Adheres to and enforces all company Policies and Procedures.
• Develops, updates, and maintains comprehensive purchasing policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with tribal governance and regulatory standards.
• Coordinates procurement procedures across all entities / departments to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Gaming regulations : Ensure all procurement activities comply with regulations established by the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC), Tribal Gaming Commission, and other relevant state or federal bodies.
• Vendor licensing : Manage the process for ensuring all vendors, suppliers, and contractors comply with Tribal and gaming regulatory licensing requirements.
• Demonstrate a commitment to conducting business with the highest level of integrity, consistently acting in an honest and trustworthy manner. Maintains strict confidentiality at all times, ensuring sensitive information is protected without exception.

Strategic Procurement & Market Analysis

Tribal Vendor Relations & Economic Development

Dispute Resolution & Vendor Management

Leadership & Team Development

Budgeting & Special Projects

Public Relations & Workplace Safety

Other Duties

Qualifications

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift, push and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Environment is that of an office that is generally quiet.