Purchasing Manager

Trump Ruffin Payroll, LLC•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for overall Purchasing Operations, including Shipping/Receiving. The role performs strategic sourcing for Food and Beverage, Rooms Division, FF&E, and OS&E; forecasts future Capital projects; oversees shipping and receiving operations, including guest and convention shipments; and establishes contracts and third-party agreements to meet company objectives. The manager supervises the day-to-day operations of the Purchasing and Shipping/Receiving departments, oversees procurement through appropriate bidding processes, researches products, and advises department heads on products and cost-control opportunities. The position maintains purchasing databases and food-handling records, supports menu and product sourcing and costing, negotiates vendor relationships and pricing, and ensures timely delivery and product quality. It also interviews, selects, trains, and supervises staff, including responsibility for cost control and discipline. The position requires regular attendance, service-minded support for hotel operations, adherence to Trump International Hotel Las Vegas service standards, and compliance with applicable safety requirements. Work schedules may vary with resort business needs, and shifts may include weekends and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least two years of experience in a related field preferred; hospitality experience preferred.
Experience directly supervising employees.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be able to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Full knowledge of purchasing procedures and printing products.
Basic mathematical and computer skills for ordering items and tracking deliveries.
Fluency in spoken and written English to complete forms and inventories, read billings and invoices, and communicate with coworkers and purveyors.
Ability to apply basic supervisory skills to plan, organize, and direct team members.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to use electronic ordering systems.
Ability to operate office machines, including a calculator/10-key, copier, fax, and telephone.
Must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance.
Regular attendance is essential to successful job performance.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of college-level education.
Experience in the hospitality industry.
Ability to speak multiple languages.

Responsibilities

Supervise and manage day-to-day operations for the Purchasing and Shipping/Receiving departments.
Oversee procurement of goods and services through appropriate bidding processes to achieve optimum value while maintaining quality and following established policies and procedures.
Research product lines or facilitate product research.
Provide department heads with recommendations and guidance on ideas and products that can improve cost control.
Maintain purchasing databases and develop programs to increase savings and quality.
Assist with menu and product sourcing, selection, and costing to maintain productivity within budget targets.
Negotiate vendor relationships and establish new accounts.
Maintain food-handling records as required by the SNHD.
Perform other purchasing tasks and projects as required by management.
Communicate with outlet managers and departments about purchases in line with hotel needs and specifications.
Negotiate pricing, purchase goods, and ensure timely delivery.
Interview, select, train, and supervise staff, including managing cost control and discipline.
Review shipments to ensure received products match orders.
Monitor product grades and quality to ensure they meet hotel standards.
Provide lateral service and support hotel operations when requested, escalating to a leader when needed to avoid guest dissatisfaction.
Participate in and support the Trump Cornerstones and demonstrate working knowledge of service standards.
Report defective, damaged, lost, or improperly fitting PPE or equipment to the manager.