Manager, Purchasing

## Manager, Purchasing Apply locations:
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R9791

Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status.  To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site:

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* 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.
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* 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.
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* ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

(Licenses, Certifications, Testing, etc.):
*** Must obtain and maintain all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Virginia Lottery.
* Must successfully pass background check.
* Must successfully pass drug screening.
* Must be twenty-one (21) years of age.
* 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…