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Seminole Hard Rock; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Free uniforms

Free parking

Discounts at Hard Rock properties

Job summary

Seminole Hard Rock Atlantic City is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to coordinate the acquisition of goods and services for all hotel and casino operations. You will manage requisitions, solicit quotations, negotiate terms, and select suppliers to ensure quality and cost efficiency.

The role requires 2–5 years in purchasing, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to analyze financial data, with a strong emphasis on internal controls and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma required.
• 2–5 years purchasing or related experience.
• Stratten Warren System experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office experience required.
• Ability to analyze financial reports and procurement data.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the buying of goods and services for all operations of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City.
• Purchase materials and/or services per department procedures and internal controls.
• Review requisitions and confer with vendors for product/service information.
• Solicit quotations, negotiate contracts, prices, terms, delivery, and service.
• Create, facilitate, and record RFPs according to priority and schedule.
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on price, quality, availability, reliability, and scope.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of materials and sources of supply.
• Oversee multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
• Guide departments on procurement, suggesting cost-saving or quality-improving alternatives.
• Follow market trends and attend trade shows for new offerings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Stratten Warren System

Job description

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: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits

Job Description:

• Under the supervision of the Manager of Purchasing, the incumbent coordinates the buying of goods and services, for all operations of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City.
• Responsible for purchasing materials and/or services in accordance with Purchasing Department procedures and internal controls.
• Reviews requisitions and confers with vendors to obtain product or service information.
• Solicits quotations, negotiates service contracts, prices, terms, delivery, quality, and service.
• Creates, facilitates, and records RFP's according to priority and schedule.
• Evaluates and selects suppliers based upon price, quality, availability, reliability and selection of materials and services.
• Exercises high level of analysis, problem-solving, decision-making and prioritization on a daily basis.
• Maintains up-to-date working knowledge of materials and sources of supply.
• Oversees multiple high priority projects simultaneously.
• Provides guidance and assistance to departments regarding the procurement of goods and services for their area, often suggesting alternatives to reduce cost or increase quality.
• Follow market trends and attend trade shows to explore unique product offerings and advances pertaining to area of responsibility.
• Evaluates and monitors supplier community entailing meetings, conferences and product review.
• Responsible for ensuring Inventory Purchasing System is maintained including continual review of data and maintenance of same.
• Interfaces with Accounts Payable to ensure a smooth and consistent end-to-end procure to pay process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Two- Five years of Purchasing or related experience.
• Stratten Warren System experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office experience required.
• Must possess ability to work with mathematical concepts and apply to purchasing processes using fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Communication, problem solving, decision making, prioritization and analytical skills required.
• Time management skills required.
• Ability to read, write, interpret, and analyze common financial reports and legal documents pertaining to procurement of goods and services.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Prescription, Life, Accident, Pet Legal
• 401K with match
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Free Meals, Free Uniforms, Free Parking
• Discounts at Hard Rock properties around the globe
• All team members are eligible to participate in the discretionary annual bonus program
• Training and Leadership development programs

Salary range $45,000-$65,000