MANAGER - PURCHASING

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 Indiana Gaming Commission 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 Indiana Gaming Commission.
• 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.

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.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of team members assigned to this job. The Team Member understands that employment with the Company is at-will and that no express and/or implied contract of employment exists unless it is in writing and signed by your Department Head. The Team Member further understands that conditions may require the Company to modify this Job Description and that the Company reserves the right to exercise its discretion to make such changes.