DIRECTOR - PURCHASING

Hard Rock International • Mettler, CA

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About The Position

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon is located less than 15 miles south of Bakersfield, on Tejon Indian tribal land in Mettler, situated at the southernmost tip of California's Southern San Joaquin Valley and nestled near the base of the historic Grapevine mountain pass that connects Southern California to the Central Valley. This region of the San Joaquin Valley is home to one of the most productive agricultural counties in the country and is the center point of the state with access to the Central Coast and both Northern and Southern California within a couple hours' drive. This project is the first of its kind in Kern County and will be constructed in two phases. The first phase will consist of an approximately 150,000 square foot casino featuring 3,000 slot machines, 48 table games, and multiple food and beverage venue including the renowned Hard Rock Café. Phase II will include a 400 room hotel, 2,800 seat Hard Rock Live event center, that will draw attractions like concerts, performances, and sporting events to name a few. In addition some of music's most iconic memorabilia will be on display.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Five (5) or more years of purchasing supervisory / management experience in gaming/hospitality environment required.
• Three (3) or more years of food & beverage buying experience for a Four-Diamond or greater Hotel/Casino property required.
• Extensive knowledge in Stratton Warren Inventory Purchasing System is required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in the Gaming industry strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creates an atmosphere that ensures that guests make Hard Rock Tejon their choice for gaming entertainment.
• Responsible for actively building and retaining guest relations and acts as a mentor to team members in order to provide superior guest service.
• Analyzes markets and vendor conditions for quality, availability and price of materials.
• In accordance with company policies and internal controls, develops and implements purchasing procedures and manages the workflow of the department.
• Lead the Purchasing Team in vendor negotiations which includes strategy, communication and achieving positive results.
• Monitors requisition activity to ensure that all requests are handled and processed in a timely manner.
• Responsible for ensuring Inventory Purchasing System (I/P) is maintained which includes the continual review of data and maintenance of same.
• Responsible for ensuring that adequate inventory and product is available to meet the company's needs.
• Evaluate and monitor the supplier community entailing meetings, conferences and product review.
• Responsible for interacting with internal customer which includes property visits on a scheduled basis.
• Records and facilitates RFP's according priority and schedule.
• Manage workflow for buyers and purchasing clerks.
• Prepares instruction/procedure manuals as required to assist department with all new systems and policies.
• Develops, updates, maintains and enforces purchasing policies and procedures.
• Coordinates procedures with all departments.
• Reviews bids and quotations obtained by purchasing staff and makes selections and recommendations.
• Prepares detailed reports regarding all aspects of the procurement process as required.
• Interviews, hires, and trains employees; plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines employees; addresses complaints and resolves problems.
• Assists in the preparation of the department budget.
• Provides detailed analysis and implementation for all special projects as required.
• Promotes positive public/employee relations at all times.
• Maintains a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment within the area of responsibility.
• Performs all other related and compatible duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Must obtain and maintain valid licenses / certifications per Federal, State and ERGC Gaming regulations.
• Must successfully pass background check.
• Must successfully pass drug screening.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree