Assistant Purchasing Buyer

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino•Milwaukee, WI

39d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

In this fast-paced, high-energy environment where great guest service is essential, how do we ensure the timely purchasing of goods and services needed to run the business? As an Assistant Purchasing Buyer you will provide support to the Director of Materials Management and Buyers in purchasing activities of the Casino. Give general administrative support to the department including clerical assignments, filing, faxing, and other day-to-day functions required to ensure an efficiently run department. While carrying out the job duties listed below, you will contribute to our continued success by demonstrating unsurpassed guest service, a high level of integrity and ethical standards, and personal and professional dedication to our mission, vision, and values.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent required. One (1) year of related experience or an Associate's degree in materials management or procurement is preferred.
Office skills must include the ability to use standard office equipment and knowledge of Microsoft Office. Experience with materials management software or resource planning system, preferably Red Rock Materials Management System.
Able to work independently with minimal supervision and with a sense of urgency.
The ability to maintain discretion in handling confidential information.
The ability to interact with guests and team members at all levels of the organization professionally, including the ability to speak in front of small groups.
The ability to work irregular hours and extended shifts including late nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
While performing the duties of this job, the team member must be able to talk, hear, operate a personal computer, and move freely throughout the office and property. The team member is frequently required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The team member must be able to operate a personal computer. The team member is required to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and 25 pounds occasionally. Team member must wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing job duties. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in hospitality/gaming or purchasing operations preferred.
Knowledge of a regional supplier base is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Process requisitions and place orders on assigned commodities and/or department.
Write, change, cancel purchase orders per Director or Buyer instructions.
Assist with Return Good Authorization process.
Assists Buyers in keeping track of indices such as out of stocks, back orders, returns and credit requests.
Audit invoices for accuracy as tasked by Director or Buyer.
Contract Administration and processing as assigned.
Back up for Office Supply approval and ordering.
Assist the Purchasing team as assigned and as necessary.
Ensure full compliance with departmental Internal Controls, policies, procedures and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.