Senior Buyer - Purchasing

Hard Rock International•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

The incumbent in this position is responsible for procuring goods and services, including warehouse inventory items, direct receiving items, and special project purchases in a very fast paced work environment. Exercises buying responsibilities and judgments on the basis of the best value, considering quantity, quality, and service. This position will work closely with the Purchasing Director on purchasing initiatives. He/she will also work closely with the department heads to control costs and maintain a sound purchasing system.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND /OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: (Related education and experience may be interchangeable on a year for year basis) This knowledge and these abilities are typically acquired through a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field and one year purchasing department experience, or through a high school education or equivalent, and two years’ experience.
Must obtain and maintain valid licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Gaming regulations.
Must successfully pass background check.
Must successfully pass drug screening.
Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
Procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, email, spreadsheets, and databases to include excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Reviewing inventory stock levels and placing orders to maintain par levels.
Interviewing and identifying potential new vendors and suppliers in order to secure more cost-effective sources of products and services.
The Accounts Payable department to address differences between order pricing and receiving quantities.
Effective communication and negotiation skills.
Personal and mini-frame computer skills.
Be flexible to work varying shifts and time schedules as needed.
This position spends time on the Casino floor and is subject to varying levels of crowds and noise, and the severity of which depends upon guest volume.
Obtain and maintain all appropriate licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Gaming regulations.
Use a computer keyboard and IP computer system.
Review and comprehend requisitions, purchase orders, reports, and other necessary documentation.
Communicate effectively with vendors and all levels of employees.
Perform data entry for extended periods of time.
Work with minimal supervision.
Effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and consistently meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the Gaming industry strongly preferred.
Prior experience in Tribal Gaming preferred.
Prior experience opening new properties/outlets preferred.

Responsibilities

Creates an atmosphere that induces guests to make Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain their choice for gaming entertainment; responsible for actively building and retaining guest relations and acts as a mentor to team members in order to provide superior guest service.
Reviews requisitions, contacts vendors, and purchases goods based on agreed upon price, quantity and quality, ensuring timely procurement of goods at price/value to meet the needs of client departments.
Provides management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of inventories as well as operations. Analyzes annual purchase costs and prepares periodic report comparing standard costs to actual consumption costs
Communicates and coordinates with user departments in order to understand needs, and anticipate and resolve issues, ensuring customer satisfaction and that purchasing services meet the needs of the organization.
Reviews bids for all major purchases to ensure securing the most advantageous deal in relation to price, quantity, quality, service level, and delivery schedule. Plans, studies and collects data to determine costs of business activity.
Researches and communicates with existing and potential vendors in order to cultivate working relationships, negotiate cost effective deals, and develop most advantageous price and service agreements.
Analyzes changes in product use or total consumption, or services provided, to determine effects on costs.
Reviews inventory (such as office supplies, retail and certain food items) and places orders in order to maintain par levels of inventory which best meets the users’ requirements.
Works with vendors to resolve discrepancies, return items, and coordinate delivery schedules in order to ensure timely delivery of quality product that meets the user department needs.
Assists internal, contracted, and regulatory auditors in their examination of accounting records to ensure that auditors receive adequate information and interpretation for effective inspection of property records
Attend and participate in meetings, completing follow-up as assigned;
Perform work regularly and predictably
Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing work and public spaces.
Other duties as assigned.