Purchasing Manager - Dual Property
About The Position
The Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Purchasing department for the Hollywood Aurora and Joliet properties. The role supervises staff, manages purchasing activities, and ensures adherence to company policies, procedures, and internal controls. The manager oversees procurement and delivery of materials, supplies, equipment, and services needed for property operations. They support budgeting and diversity-spend initiatives, evaluate departmental performance, ensure vendors meet licensing requirements, and manage competitive bidding, vendor negotiations, and purchasing compliance. The position also identifies cost-saving opportunities and purchasing synergies across properties, as 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 in Stratton Warren.
- Proven negotiating skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; fluent and literate 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 budgetary guidelines.
- Manage the 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 necessary.
- Ensure vendors meet applicable licensing requirements established by regulatory agencies.
- Oversee procurement to ensure competitive bidding, favorable contract terms, effective vendor negotiations, and compliance with state regulations and internal controls.
- Evaluate vendor quotes, recommend appropriate 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).
- Wellness programs supporting financial, physical, and mental well-being.
- Paid time off earned according to local policy and increasing with length of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
