Purchasing Agent - Yellowstone National Park

Xanterra Parks & Resorts•Yellowstone National Park, WY

40d•Onsite

About The Position

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Purchasing team in Yellowstone National Park! Are you enthusiastic about hospitality, people, and beautiful places? By working at Yellowstone National Park, you will get all three! As the Purchasing Agent, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day administrative functions that keep the park running smoothly. Job Summary:The Purchasing Agent supports the procurement of goods and services, including warehouse inventory items, non-stock items, and special project purchases. Exercises buying responsibilities and judgements based on the best value, considering quantity, quality, service, and delivery. Why Yellowstone National Park?We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Yellowstone, and proud stewards of the park. Life in Yellowstone: Employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style) provided Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth), and utilities included No Wyoming state taxes deducted from your paycheck A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

Requirements

Well established communication skills
Dependable and capable when working autonomously with varying degrees of clarity and direction
Comfortable working full time in an office setting
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively multitask in a fast-paced environment
Solid analytic skills, with exposure to price/cost analysis and demand planning preferred

Nice To Haves

Preferred 3 years of purchasing experience in hospitality or food service related industries
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Experience with Procure to Pay/Source to Pay ERP maintenance and content management
Experience with Infor Cloudsuite Financial & Supply Management preferred

Responsibilities

Reviews requisitions, contacts vendors, and purchases goods and services based on agreed up on price, quantity, and quality, ensuring timely procurement of goods at price/value to meet operational needs
Ensures purchasing activities are filtered through the lens of sustainability in achieving our mission of "Legendary Hospitality with a Softer Footprint"
Regularly communicates and coordinates with departments/stakeholders to understand needs, and anticipate and resolve challenges, ensuring customer satisfaction and that purchasing services meet the needs of the organization
Maintains end-user order guides for defined goods and services
Communicates with existing vendors to cultivate working relationships, negotiate cost-effective purchase orders, and develop the most advantageous price, quality, and service in all purchases
Reviews inventory and executes replenishment purchases to maintain par levels which best meet operational and seasonal requirements
Works with Vendors to resolve discrepancies, return items, and coordinate delivery schedules
Supports local implementation and maintains compliance of Supply Chain contracts and Preferred Vendor programs
Assists and supports warehouse operations as needed during seasonal openings and closings
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
Learning and Development Program
Free Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Park pass
Employee Recreation Program (recreation centers, athletics, gear rentals, seminars, van trips, hiking, and more)
Access to discounted services at Yellowstone Medical Clinics operated by STGi.
Employee discounts at local gateway communities
Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
$350 Referral Bonus Program
The adventure of a lifetime!