Buyer, General - Full-Time

Position Overview

The General Buyer is responsible for managing and supporting all general purchasing, focusing on developing a procurement plan and leveraging vendor partnerships.

• Responsible for the development of long- and short-term General purchasing objectives, supplier allocation, pricing, and contracts
• Building on our established network of partnerships, solicit bid proposals and select the most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product quality, and cost-efficiency
• Manage supplier relations and negotiate contracts, pricing, timelines, and all other related items
• Monitor and manage supplier compliance to contract terms, product availability, quality, and service level expectations
• Achieve established gross profit levels while maintaining a competitive cost basis through negotiation and vendor relationships
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of purchased items to the correct locations
• Oversee items received, ensuring all inventory is properly recorded
• Troubleshoot delivery issues and oversee return processes with vendors
• Report all product breakages, reporting discrepancies and patterns of loss to management
• Maintain clear and organized records of the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation
• Partner with leaders to conduct inventory audits as needed
• Temporary or permanent duties and responsibilities may be added to or modified as deemed necessary

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, supply chain, or related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three (3) or more years of experience in Purchasing and Sourcing roles, with an emphasis on General purchasing preferred
• Prior experience working in a luxury property preferred
• Working knowledge and experience of a Financial and Procurement system(s);
  Stratton Warren, Redrock, Infor, COUPA, Birch Street, Oracle
• Strong practical experience and knowledge of procurement and supply chain operations within the Hospitality/Casino industry
• Ability to communicate and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to communicate and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Must communicate effectively and openly with superiors, subordinates, and external constituencies
• Must possess sound business judgment, a high degree of personal motivation, and a very strong work ethic
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Must be able to stay calm under pressure
• Demonstrated ability in maintaining consistent, high-quality service levels
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule to include holidays, nights, and weekends
• Work in a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Fontainebleau Las Vegas is committed to ensuring an inclusive space and sense of belonging for our Members. We believe our workforce should reflect the vast diversity of the communities we serve, and that diverse voices should be intentionally integrated into our work. We foster a culture of difference and diversity of identity, experience, and perspective, while actively striving for inclusive behaviors across our Company.

By promoting these values and continuously pushing for better, we aim to create a positive work environment that encourages equality, inclusion, empowerment, and respect.

Member must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state, and local regulations.

Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read and communicate verbally in English. Written communication skills in English may also be required.

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Member is regularly required to stand and use hands and fingers to handle or utilize objects, tools, or controls. The Member frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision.

The Member must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and must have the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in…