Commerce Casino is the world s largest card casino offering more than 200 tables. Established in 1983, the casino values its staff of over 2,500 employees and is proud to be known as Where the World Comes to Play. Commerce Casino offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), vacation time, and much more!
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS
The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the purchasing cycle, to include the research of items requested and recommendation of alternative products, reviewing current systems and procedures, negotiating terms with vendors, and managing relationships with vendors while meeting Company needs in terms of budget and quality of goods supplied.
1. Oversee the purchase and procurement of goods to the Casino as follows:
a. Review, update, verify/audit and maintain vendor performance to assure consistency in quality of product, service and pricing.
b. Researching all products and substitute products and placing items out to bid with vendors to attract the best possible pricing and reduce costs to the Company.
c. Source and procure products in sufficient quantity and quality to ensure availability
d. Identify potential market disruptions
e. Analyze market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability
f. Oversee purchase decisions and manage process for order fulfillment
g. Maintain and develop good relations within vendor community
h. Evaluate the accuracy of system inventory comparing stock status to physical counts
2. Maintain, review, verify/audit and update all Cost Centers/Departments transfer and requisition forms for correct items, item numbers, pricing, accuracy and item description accuracy and consistency.
3. Analyze data, study sales and inventory records to forecast current and future costs of needed products and materials.
4. Control purchasing department budgets.
5. Analyzes and maintains purchasing data with regards to recent orders requested, items needed, and potential substitutes as required by the Purchasing/Receiving Manager and/or department.
6. Ensures that all Casino and departmental policies and procedures are enforced for accounting purposes and audit/tax requirements.
7. Responsible for maintaining all Purchasing process and procedures are followed and correct forms, paper trail/back-up used and maintained for: adding or deleting items. Changing any information in Cost Centers/Departments. Any forms or reporting formats affected by changes requested by other departments. Any information effecting inventory, costing, usage and information effecting reporting dollars.
QUALIFICATIONS
Work Experience Required: At least five years of experience in purchasing, to include placing items out to bid, price negotiation with vendors, and vendor management. At least 3 years supervisory experience.
Education: Bachelor s degree in business, accounting, economics or a related field.
Other Requirements: Effective communication skills with all levels of management/employees. Have strong leadership skills. Must have computer skills. Must be detail oriented. Have excellent organizational skills. Have strong analytical skills. Will be responsible to continue with training to stay current with all changes and standards. Must demonstrate positive/enthusiastic approach to all assignments. Attendance and punctuality are an essential function of the position. Must be clean, well-groomed, and have a professional appearance.
Other details
- Pay Type : Salary