MANAGER - PURCHASING & RECEIVI

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment platform is seeking a Manager – Purchasing to effectively manage the purchasing of goods and services for operations. The ideal candidate will have at least four years of purchasing experience and an associate degree. Experience in the Gaming industry is strongly preferred. Responsibilities include managing the purchasing process, vendor negotiations, and ensuring inventory availability.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years’ experience in purchasing.
• Must obtain and maintain all licenses/certifications.
• Prior experience in the Gaming industry strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchasing process including buying and selling.
• Handle contract negotiations with vendors and suppliers.
• Ensure adequate inventory and product availability.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Material management

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Materials management systems

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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.
• Review department requisitions, bid out requisitions where appropriate, determine types of procurement and vendors to be utilized.
• Communicate organizational policies, procedures, and philosophies to associates to create a strong working relationship.
• Ensure adequate inventory and product is available to meet the company’s needs.
• Prepare instruction/procedure manuals as required to assist the department with all new systems and policies.
• Prepare detailed reports regarding all aspects of the procurement process as required.
• Establish strong professional working relationships with suppliers.
• Develop and manage partnerships with vendors.
• Evaluate and analyze purchasing trends and price trends to identify forecasting demand and minimize purchasing costs.
• Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems.
• Adhere to all Virginia Lottery Regulations and Departmental Standard Operating Procedures.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Attend seminars when needed.

Qualifications

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.

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 environment.
• Solve problems and interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.