Sr. Purchasing Buyer

Overview

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Affinity Gaming is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer - Food & Beverage (F&B) to join the Corporate Purchasing team. As part of the team, you will be working out of the corporate office in Las Vegas, NV, and will be responsible for managing all procurement activities for the Food & Beverage departments across all Affinity Gaming locations.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase products as requested by each food and beverage department while ensuring quality and meeting business needs
• Review department purchase requisitions to ensure adequate details and approvals are provided prior to processing
• Create Purchase Orders (PO) and coordinate with receiving to monitor delivery of items purchased
• Expedite orders and arrange best new delivery dates in the event of a delay
• Source and present substitute items to requestor for items out of stock or delayed
• Research and identify new suppliers for food and beverage items
• Prepare and manage RFPs and RFQs
• Lead the development, negotiation, and execution of contracts with suppliers to ensure quality, cost-efficiency, and timely delivery
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships for a reliable supply chain
• Continuously track food and beverage market trends, commodity prices, and potential risks to inform purchasing decisions
• Identify and log savings opportunities
• Collaborate with F&B and Marketing departments to properly plan and execute orders for new menu rollouts, special events, etc.
• Schedule tastings, cuttings, sample reviews as needed / requested
• Create and maintain item numbers and specifications within the purchasing system
• Review and resolve invoice variances with accounts payable in a timely manner
• Communicate clearly, professionally and effectively with vendors and internal customers at all times
• Assist F&B departments with budgeting and forecasting
• Performs other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications

Benefits

EEO Statement

Affinity Gaming is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.

Job Details

Las Vegas, NV

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