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GENERAL BUYER - PURCHASING

GENERAL BUYER - PURCHASING

Hard Rock International (USA), Inc.Gary, IN, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY :

The incumbent in this position is responsible for procuring goods and services, including warehouse inventory items, direct receiving items, and special project purchases in a very fast paced work environment. Exercises buying responsibilities and judgments on the basis of the best value, considering quantity, quality, and service. This position will work closely with the Manager - Purchasing on purchasing initiatives. He / she will also work closely with the department heads to control costs and maintain a sound purchasing system.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

(These functions are intended as a general illustration of the work performed in this job classification and are not all inclusive for this position)

  • Purchase merchandise and commodities.
  • Conducts supplier and material analysis.
  • Handles special projects research for the department.
  • Responsible for negotiating long-term and short-term transactions with vendors.
  • Identify suppliers, select merchandise, and negotiate bills of sale for a business.
  • Coordinate activities involved in procuring goods and service information such as price availability and delivery schedule.
  • Arrange timeline to complete tasks and department assignments or projects, and meet the deadlines related to those assignments.
  • Recommend method of procurement such as make buy lease or rent.
  • Prepares purchase orders and request for quotations.
  • Establish and initiates strong interdepartmental relationships.
  • Reviews department requisitions, bids out requisitions where appropriate, determines types of procurement and vendor to be utilized.
  • Analyzes changes in product use or total consumption, or services provided, to determine effects on costs.
  • Reviews inventory (such as office supplies, retail, and certain food items) and places orders in order to maintain par levels of inventory which best meets the users’ requirements.
  • Works with vendors to resolve discrepancies, return items, and coordinate delivery schedules in order to ensure timely delivery of quality product that meets the user department needs.
  • Must be able to communicate organizational policies, procedures, and philosophies to associates to create a strong working relationship.
  • Must establish strong professional working relationships with suppliers.
  • Adheres to all Indiana Gaming Commission Regulations and Departmental Standard Operating Procedures.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Attend seminars when needed.

    • Qualifications

    EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

    (Related education and experience may be interchangeable on a year for year basis)

    Minimum four years’ experience in purchasing. Associate degree preferred.

    ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS : (Licenses, Certifications, Testing, etc.) :

  • Must obtain and maintain all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Indiana Gaming Commission.
  • Must successfully pass background check.
  • Must successfully pass drug screening.
  • Must be twenty-one (21) years of age.
  • Prior experience in the Gaming industry strongly preferred.

    • KNOWLEDGE OF :

  • Procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, email, spreadsheets, and databases to include excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Reviewing inventory stock levels and placing orders to maintain par levels.
  • Interviewing and identifying potential new vendors and suppliers in order to secure more cost-effective sources of products and services.
  • The Accounts Payable department to address differences between order pricing and receiving quantities.
  • Effective communication and negotiation skills.
  • Personal and mini-frame computer skills.

    • ABILITY TO :

  • Be flexible to work varying shifts and time schedules as needed.
  • This position spends time on the Casino floor and is subject to varying levels of crowds and noise, and the severity of which depends upon guest volume.
  • Obtain and maintain all appropriate licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Gaming regulations.
  • Use a computer keyboard and IP computer system.
  • Review and comprehend requisitions, purchase orders, reports, and other necessary documentation.
  • Communicate effectively with vendors and all levels of employees.
  • Perform data entry for extended periods of time.
  • Work with minimal supervision.
  • Effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and consistently meet deadlines.
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