Purchasing Coordinator | Part-Time | Amalie Arena (Tampa)

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

The Purchasing Coordinator supports the procurement and inventory functions of the Food & Beverage department within a fast-paced arena environment. Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, this role is responsible for sourcing and coordinating the timely purchasing of food, beverage, and supply items to ensure the successful execution of both event-day and daily operations. This position plays a key role in managing vendor relationships, tracking orders, monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring products meet operational, financial, and quality standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and proactive, with strong communication and coordination skills to work effectively across culinary, warehouse, and operational teams.

In addition to core purchasing responsibilities, the Purchasing Coordinator collaborates with corporate programs and functions to support compliance with company-wide procurement guidelines, sustainability goals, and community engagement initiatives. This includes sourcing responsibly, participating in diversity supplier programs, and supporting efforts aligned with corporate social responsibility (CSR) objectives.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $24.50-$25.00.

Benefits for Part-Time roles : 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until October 10, 2025.

About the Venue

From 2011-2013, Amalie Arena had more than $62 million in improvements that have clearly revolutionized the industry and made it the premier entertainment venue in the state of Florida. With a wide array of venues spread throughout the United States, it can be difficult to find one that distinguishes itself from the others. That is not the case with the renovated AMALIE Arena, Florida's premier entertainment venue and home of the three-time Stanley Cup champion, Tampa Bay Lightning.

Boasting unique features like lightning-throwing Tesla coils, the 11,000 square-foot Budweiser Biergarten with incredible views of the city and a massive five-manual, 105-rank digital pipe organ, AMALIE Arena consistently ranks among the very best venues in the United States. The best part? This is only the beginning.

Responsibilities

• Process and track purchase orders for food, beverage, and supply items in alignment with operational needs, budgets, and event schedules.
• Review requisitions for accuracy and completeness; follow up on discrepancies and convert approved requisitions into purchase orders and change orders.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal departments to ensure product availability, quality standards, and timely delivery.
• Monitor inventory levels and support proactive restocking to minimize shortages and reduce waste.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, receiving, and vendor records in compliance with audit requirements and internal policies.
• Address order discrepancies, invoice issues, and delivery concerns professionally and promptly.
• Collaborate with culinary, warehouse, and F&B leadership to align purchasing with menu planning and event calendars.
• Serve as a liaison between departments and vendors, providing guidance on procurement procedures, contract terms, and bid processes.
• Prepare and manage consistent, high-quality procurement documents, including Requests for Quotes (RFQs) and bid analyses.
• Support vendor outreach and development, with a focus on increasing participation from Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs).
• Assist with contract tracking, vendor performance reviews, and analytical reporting for the Purchasing & Supplier Diversity Manager.
• Maintain organized electronic filing systems for procurement records and documentation.
• Provide training and support to internal teams on procurement processes and supplier diversity initiatives.
• Ensure alignment with corporate procurement programs, sustainability efforts, and community engagement goals.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend strategic sourcing improvements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.