Director of Purchasing - Maryland
About The Position
As the Director of Purchasing, you will oversee all procurement activities, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of equipment and supplies for Maryland Live! Casino and its administrative offices. This role is accountable for maintaining accurate inventory control, managing on-site and off-site warehouses, and negotiating with vendors to secure the best pricing and service. You will consult with department heads to align purchasing decisions with operational needs, review and approve requisitions, and manage contracts within budgetary guidelines. Additionally, you will lead a high-performing team through training, performance management, and process optimization, while implementing strategies that reduce costs and enhance efficiency across the organization.
Requirements
- Ability to analyze and interpret departmental needs and results.
- Ability to solve complex problems.
- Ability to perform assigned duties under frequent time pressures in an interruptive environment.
- Ability to maintain mental concentration for significant periods of time.
- Broad variety of tasks and deadlines requires an irregular work schedule. Ability to manage subordinate team members and interact and develop outstanding working relationships with members of the Casino Cage, Slot Management, Table Games Management, Player Development / Casino Hosts and the Executive Team.
- A 4-year degree in related fields or equivalent work experience.
- Seven (7) to ten (10) years experience in purchasing and receiving and inventory control.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the necessary license as mandated by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in casino and or hospitality industry is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develops and manages the budget for the Purchasing department.
- Responsible for ordering all supplies and equipment for Maryland Live Casino, and administrative offices. Responsible for accurate inventory control.
- Consulting and advising department heads on decisions for equipment and supplies. Reviews and approves requisitions.
- Negotiating with vendors to procure the best price and quickest service for equipment and supplies. Directs the preparation of purchase orders and/or bid requests.
- Review bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
- Management of staff, to include training, interviewing for new hires, and conducting performance management evaluation.
- Manages purchasing and warehousing processes, procedures to control and reduce loss time injuries.
- Review purchasing department activities with Vice President, Finance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive group health benefits for full-time and part-time Team Members and their eligible dependents.
- Free Basic Life Insurance
- Free Short Term & Long-Term Disability
- Generous retirement savings options
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- On-site Wellness center for Team Members and eligible dependents (Maryland Property only)
- Training and pathways for career growth
- Robust Rewards & Recognition Programs
- Annual Merit Based Pay Increases
- Discretionary Performance Bonuses
- Discretionary Service Bonuses
- Free parking
- Free food and discounted meals
- Live! Hotel, Food & Beverage, and Entertainment Discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Associate degree
