Junior Buyer

CAHUILLA•Anza, CA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Buyer supports the purchasing team in sourcing and procuring goods and services for multiple departments, including bar, restaurant, hotel, and casino operations. This role assists with vendor communication, purchase order processing, price tracking, and inventory monitoring while learning procurement practices and warehouse logistics. The Junior Buyer helps ensure inventory availability within budget and under the guidance of senior purchasing staff and management.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Cahuilla Gaming License
Must be able to pass an extensive background security check
Must be willing to submit to random drug and/or alcohol testing
Must be able to obtain a California Driver’s License
Must complete required Casino Essentials training courses
Must obtain and maintain any additional licenses or certifications required for job duties
Basic math skills, including percentages, discounts, and simple calculations
Ability to follow instructions and apply established procedures
Ability to read and understand policies, procedures, and work instructions
Ability to write basic reports and professional emails or correspondence
Strong communication skills to interact with vendors, managers, and team members
Good organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Ability to solve routine problems and ask for guidance when needed
Team-oriented, dependable, and willing to learn procurement processes

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field preferred
Basic understanding of purchasing, inventory, or supply chain concepts preferred
Previous experience in gaming, hospitality, retail, or administrative support preferred
2-3 years of hands-on Purchasing and Receiving work experience.

Responsibilities

Assist in creating and processing purchase orders (POs) according to company procedures
Create purchase requisitions (PRs) to replenish warehouse inventory
Send purchase orders to appropriate departments and vendors as required
Maintain accurate procurement records, including pricing, lead times, inventory levels, and supplier information
Monitor open purchase orders and assist with follow-up on deliveries, invoices, and order closures
Support identification and reporting of inventory shortages or supply issues
Maintain company inventory records and assist with inventory control processes
Assist in creating and maintaining item records to support par levels and inventory accuracy
Communicate with established vendors via email, phone, and in-person meetings to request pricing, availability, and delivery information
Assist in gathering and organizing product and supplier information for review
Maintain accurate vendor communication logs and support relationship management
Review new product information from suppliers, trade publications, and industry sources
Assist in presenting new product options to relevant departments
Compare products based on price, quality, and availability to support purchasing decisions
Assist in maintaining and updating purchasing system data (pricing, item descriptions, vendor records, etc.)
Help process invoices, requisitions, and related purchasing documentation
Audit purchase orders to ensure accuracy and proper documentation
Support process improvements within the purchasing and inventory workflow
Work with internal departments to support purchasing needs and inventory requirements
Assist in aligning purchasing activities with budget and par level guidelines
Assist with receiving and unloading deliveries as needed
Deliver in-house packages and materials to departments as required
Perform additional tasks or special projects as assigned by management
Perform other duties as assigned or requested