Purchasing Manager - Dual Property

PENN Entertainment • Aurora, IL

10h

About The Position

The Purchasing Manager oversees daily Purchasing department operations for the dual-property assignment at Hollywood Aurora and Joliet. The role supervises department staff, manages purchasing activities, and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls. It also oversees procurement and delivery of materials, supplies, equipment, and services needed for property operations, while pursuing value, cost savings, and purchasing synergies across properties where appropriate.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Five years of purchasing experience in progressively more challenging roles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Access, and Word.
• Proven ability to delegate and lead a team effectively and efficiently.
• Proficiency using Stratton Warren.
• Proven negotiating skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; fluency and literacy in English.
• Excellent interpersonal and employee-relations skills.
• Ability to listen and respond to visual and oral cues.

Responsibilities

• Assist with departmental budgeting, provide recommendations, monitor expenditures, and ensure compliance with budget guidelines.
• Manage procurement and delivery of materials, supplies, and equipment for the properties.
• Monitor and support property diversity-spend initiatives.
• Oversee procurement and expediting of materials, supplies, equipment, and services to meet operational needs.
• Evaluate departmental performance through inspections, analysis, and review of results, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure vendors meet licensing requirements established by regulatory agencies.
• Oversee purchasing processes to ensure competitive bidding, favorable contract terms, effective vendor negotiations, and compliance with state regulations and internal controls.
• Evaluate vendor quotes, recommend substitutions, and analyze pricing for nonstandard items and services.
• Negotiate pricing, contractual terms, and service guarantees to maximize value and minimize costs.
• Identify and develop alternative supply sources when existing vendors do not meet operational requirements.
• Review and audit blanket purchase orders, requisitions, and associated releases for accuracy and compliance.
• Manage complex purchasing activities involving materials, supplies, equipment, and services.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities and purchasing synergies across properties, as appropriate.
• Supervise, develop, and manage Purchasing department staff, ensuring accountability and adherence to performance expectations.

Benefits

• Day-one medical coverage (may vary by position)
• 401(k) matching (may vary by position)
• Annual performance bonus (may vary by position)
• Paid time off, earned according to local policy and increasing with length of employment
• Wellness programs supporting financial, physical, and mental well-being

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager