Purchasing Manager

Chinook Winds Casino Resort • OR

87d

About The Position

Responsible for daily operations of the Purchasing Department and for streamlining, developing, and standardizing processes, leveraging technology, and aligning with other departments to maximize efficiency. Directing and coordinating the activities of personnel engaged in purchasing and distributing raw materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies in the organization.

Requirements

• Must be 21 or older.
• Bachelor of Arts/Science or a combination of an Associates degree and five or more years of purchasing management experience. Gaming or hospitality environment preferred.
• Seven years previous Purchasing or Buying experience required. Casino experience is highly preferred.
• Three years management and supervision in procurement.
• Microsoft Office intermediate level to include Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Extensive experience with a Procurement Management software or other ERP systems i.e. Sage Intacct, JD Edwards, etc. required.
• Valid Oregon Drivers License.
• CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) and APICS (Association for Operations Management) preferred.
• NAPM (National Association of Purchasing Management) preferred.
• Must obtain a Siletz Tribal Gaming License.
• Three years of experience in contract writing, bid summary and specification writing.

Responsibilities

• Assesses current material availability and acceptable substitutions.
• Directs, motivates, and empowers team members to ensure the departments operate efficiently in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Participates in interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems with employees and vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
• Reviews and approves instructions regarding purchasing procedures.
• Responsible for market analysis and cost comparison reports from RFP’s (Request for Proposals).
• Reviews bid proposals, purchase order claims, inventory control systems and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Assesses office procedures and practices, and studies workflow, sequence of operations and office arrangement to determine expediency.
• Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material purchases for potential incremental improvement projects and advises the Chief Financial Officer.
• Demonstrates teamwork and good communication skills to report results of all analysis to all levels of management.
• Attends and participates in designated company meetings.
• Maintains confidentiality, and adheres to strict purchasing policies, and company policies & procedures to ensure the integrity of all purchasing functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree