Buyer

JACK Entertainment•Cleveland, OH

45d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for managing various aspects of the purchasing process, including creating purchase orders, evaluating product substitutions, managing bids, assisting vendors, resolving tickets, setting up new vendors, creating new items in D365, completing competitive bid processes (RFPs), handling credit applications, tracking supplier diversity spend, training new employees, maintaining Blanket Purchase Orders, creating project numbers, and ensuring ethical purchasing practices. The position requires strong communication and organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn new software. The role also involves physical demands such as sitting, standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs, and tolerating various environmental conditions.

Requirements

Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, changing priorities, and unforeseen obstacles.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and the ability to learn new software.
Ability to perform basic to intermediate math functions, including discounts, markups, and freight allowance percentages.
Ability to understand and comply with company and departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a computer, copier, and calculator.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
High School Diploma or GED required.
1-3 years’ experience in a procurement role required.
Knowledge of purchasing, supply chain and line of supply procedures and practices required.
Must be at least 21 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Procurement, or other related degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Create purchase orders from approved purchase requisitions.
Evaluate substitute products when requested items are unavailable or out of stock.
Upload bids into the purchasing system on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
Assist vendors with purchasing-related processes and inquiries.
Review and resolve assigned tickets in the Purchasing Portal.
Prepare new vendor set-up forms, assist with new vendor investigations.
Create new items as requested by the culinary teams in D365.
Completing competitive bid processes to ensure the company is getting the best price available (RFP).
Completion of credit applications, where necessary, coordinating with the Legal and Finance teams.
Track minority and diversity suppliers spend related to property goals.
Train new employees in the processes within D365.
Creating and maintaining Blanket Purchase Orders in D365.
Create project numbers in D365 for the executive teams.
Creating purchase orders as needed based on executed contracts.
Maintain a positive company image and strong supplier relationships through timely and professional communication.
Follow and support ethical purchasing practices and all aspects of the company procurement policy.
Comply with all Internal Controls and gaming-related regulations as they pertain to the purchasing function.
Other duties as assigned by purchasing management.