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Overview

We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well‑being. Specific benefits—such as day‑one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

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JOB SUMMARY:

• This position is responsible for source selection and procurement functions directly associated with the Company's needs for indirect materials and services. In addition, this position coordinates item specifications with departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensuring bid procedures are followed in compliance with procurement goals.
• Communicating with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Assisting in the communication and disposal of overstock items.
• Communicating regularly with supervisor and internal customers.
• Focusing on continuous improvement of quality assets and services.
• Managing and maintaining product sourcing and bid searching.
• Assisting in cost control and savings program.
• Assisting in diversity spending initiatives.
• Assisting with vendor pending payment resolutions, onboarding, and invoice processing procedures.
• Assisting with contract food alignment goals.
• Ensuring that all products are properly transferred, and documentation is maintained using procurement platform.
• Participating in continuous product and system trainings.
• Communicating all relevant information to supervisor and the internal customers.
• Ensuring financial delivery of the agreed upon savings goals to be established for each functional area within procurement.
• Ensuring the compliance of all regulatory guidelines within area of responsibility and reporting potential issues to the Regional Director of Procurement.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality in all departmental and company matters.
• Communicating and supporting corporate‑program initiatives at property level.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

OTHER

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes, and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance within area of responsibility and reporting potential issues to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Finance Manager.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED AND one to three (1‑3) years buying, expediting, and other directly related purchasing and hospitality experience preferred.
• Associate's degree in related field, preferred.
• Knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of materials, products, and the commodity market in area of specialization.
• Skill in preparing and analyzing complex technical specifications, bids, and proposals.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software to include pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Procurement and inventory software experience preferred.
• Posse…