Sourcing Contract Associate - Corporate (Las Vegas)

Caesars Entertainment•Las Vegas, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Caesars Entertainment, our Mission, Vision & Values reflect our unique purpose, providing people with possibilities and places to have fun. Our Mission, Vision & Values represent a unifying and inspiring way forward, and all Team Members are expected to uphold them. Our Mission: “Create the Extraordinary” Our Vision: “We create spectacular worlds that immerse, inspire, and connect you. We don’t perform magic; we create it with excellence.” Our Values: “Blaze the Trail, Together We Win, All-In on Service” Our corporate social responsibility framework, People Planet Play, represents our continuous dedication to enhancing economic development, uplifting the wellbeing of our Team Members and their families, and making positive contributions to the communities we operate in. JOB SUMMARY Caesars Entertainment is pursuing energetic candidates skilled in procurement methodology and analytics, in addition to strong interpersonal and communication skills. They should be prepared to be fully engaged, aggressively seek out sourcing and system knowledge, and independently manage themselves from start to finish on tasks assigned to them. The Sourcing Coordinator will work with Strategic Sourcing and Regional Locations in supporting Sourcing Strategy and operational needs. They will assist in in the development and execution of sourcing projects of various complexity levels. The Sourcing Coordinator is responsible for executing simple to complex sourcing projects, from start to finish, including but not limited to – validating sourcing requests per guidelines, analyzing requirements, communicating with requester’s to close any data gaps, preparing and publishing the RFx/e-auction to the identified suppliers for bidding, following up with suppliers to ensure adequate participation, analyzing and summarizing proposals, coordinating evaluation of suppliers and facilitating decision makings. The position requires strong business, financial, technology, and customer service capabilities in order to facilitate and structure deals that meet the needs of internal customers while protecting Caesars Entertainment’s best interests. The ideal candidate must demonstrate excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, be highly organized, self-motivated, good listener, and solution-oriented problem-solver with the ability to handle a variety of tasks independently and efficiently. Additionally, this individual must be energetic, ethical, and desire a challenging work environment. This role is based in Las Vegas at our corporate headquarters.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in Business or equivalent work experience
Minimum 1-3 (3) years’ experience in Procurement/Sourcing/Supply Chain/Legal
Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and other colleagues and demonstrate initiative, mature judgment, great customer service orientation, and the ability to anticipate the needs of the organization
Basic to intermediate negotiation skills.
Detailed understanding of standard legal provisions, pricing strategies, minimum order requirements and service level agreements
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs.
Ability to take direction, work independently, and perform detailed work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; handle multiple projects simultaneously; and ensure tasks are completed and deadlines are met as required
Excellent organization, prioritization, project management, and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Results oriented and data-driven approach

Nice To Haves

Oracle experience a plus.
Experience in drafting and negotiating contract terms for local and national agreements a plus.

Responsibilities

Follow processes and procedures to facilitate meeting needs of global corporation by analyzing business requirements, while addressing multiple regulatory and diversity requirements in varying jurisdictions
Work with Caesars stakeholders to clearly document business requirements for in-scope products and services
Subject matter understanding in strategic sourcing methodologies and working knowledge of the procurement function
Leverage eSourcing tools to execute go-to-market strategies, including but not limited to, RFx & e-Auctions
Assist in managing the contracting process, including but not limited to, contract drafting, redlining, approvals, and execution
Coordinate program implementation, including the setup of contract compliance tools
Manage vendor setup including COI verification, vendor profile completeness and e-Enablement
Issue identification and resolution
Ability to provide creative cost-efficient solutions to meet company needs without compromising quality, customer service and delivery requirements
Strong work ethic and reputation for high ethical standards
Proven ability in communicating and interfacing with Executive teams, internal customer business units, and vendors; strengthen relationships by forming cohesive teams and partnerships to achieve common goals
High energy, detail-oriented self-starter with multi-tasking abilities. Driven by challenges to provide innovative solutions; ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently