Purchasing Buyer- Purchasing- Full Time

Ocean Casino Resort•Atlantic City, NJ

2d•$46,500 - $60,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Buyer reports directly to the Purchasing Department Leader for Ocean Casino Resort and is responsible for purchasing for assigned areas while upholding all Ocean Casino Resort purchasing protocols and standards.

Requirements

3 years+ of purchasing experience, gained through education and/or experience
Strong critical thinking, analytical, negotiation, and business skills
Demonstrated expertise in contract reviews, sourcing, and determining pricing
Excellent organizational, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Ability to effectively communicate in English
Proficiency with Word and Excel required
Stratton Warren software experience required
Travel to/from work and on-site attendance to perform the essential functions of the job

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a purchasing department for a high-volume Hotel/Casino property preferred

Responsibilities

Reviews requisitions: confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule.
Maintains current knowledge of Food and Beverage/ General Items purchasing policies and procedures, quotations, negotiations, contracts, rebates and vendor confidentiality.
Evaluates and selects Food and Beverage/ General Items suppliers based upon price, quality, availability, reliability, and selection of products.
Solicits quotations, reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
Collaborates with internal customers including chefs, restaurant managers and department heads to obtain specifications for items and evaluate satisfaction with vendor products and services.
Develops an intimate knowledge of company’s procurement management agreements and ensures products are sourced from appropriate suppliers.
Maintains procurement records such as goods, items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality and inventories.
Expedites delivery of goods, items, and services.