POSITION SUMMARY:The Manager - Purchasing is responsible for managing all activities pertaining to the purchasing of goods and services for all operations of the property.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:(These functions are intended as a general illustration of the work performed in this job classification and are not all inclusive for this position)
- Manage the purchasing process including the buying, selling and distributions aspects of the company.
- Review new project proposals for the company.
- Communicate with the marketing team to effect working strategies.
- Analyze existing purchasing processes for performance.
- Implement improvements to existing purchasing processes and delivery systems.
- Handle contract negotiations with vendors and suppliers.
- Identify ideal suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability.
- Reviews department requisitions, bids out requisitions where appropriate, determines types of procurement and vendor to be utilized.
- Must be able to communicate organizational policies, procedures, and philosophies to associates to create a strong working relationship.
- Responsible for ensuring that adequate inventory and product is available to meet the company's needs.
- Prepares instruction/procedure manuals as required to assist department with all new systems and policies.
- Prepares detailed reports regarding all aspects of the procurement process as required.
- Must establish strong professional working relationships with suppliers.
- Develop and manage partnerships with vendors.
- Evaluates and analyzes purchasing trends and price trends to identify forecasting demand and minimize purchasing costs.
- Interviews, hires, and trains employees; plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines employees; addresses complaints and resolves problems.
- Adheres to all Virginia Lottery Regulations and Departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS- Attend seminars when needed.
EDUCATION AND /OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:(Related education and experience may be interchangeable on a year for year basis)
Minimum four years' experience in purchasing. Associate degree preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: (Licenses, Certifications, Testing, etc.):- Must obtain and maintain all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Virginia Lottery.
- Prior experience in the Gaming industry strongly preferred.
- Prior experience opening new properties/outlets strongly preferred.
KNOWLEDGE OF:- Microsoft Office and materials management systems.
- Excellent communication skills to set clear expectations with direct reports.
- Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, excellent work ethic.
- Material management, inventory accounting storage and distribution.
ABILITY TO:- Be flexible to work varying shifts and time schedules as needed.
- Provide training and development to direct reports.
- Have a positive team player attitude, be energetic and driven.
- Interact with team members and vendors in a professional manner.
- Promote teamwork and a constructive work environment.
- Solve problems and interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
PAY RANGE:$76,000 - $111,200/Salary
