Buyer

American-Place; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching up to 50%

Educational Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

American Place Casino in Chicagoland is seeking a results‑driven Casino Buyer to source, negotiate, and procure goods and services across casino departments, ensuring cost-effectiveness, compliance, and on‑time delivery.

You will champion Supplier Diversity initiatives, evaluate diverse suppliers, manage complex sourcing transactions, and maintain accurate records in line with Title 31 and gaming regulations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years purchasing experience in casino or hospitality
• Knowledge of integrated purchasing & financial systems (Great Plains, Microsoft Dynamics – EZCM, Red Rock, Supplier Portals)
• Experience supervising others and building relationships across management levels
• Strong computer skills including MS Office & Google Workspace
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication across all levels of management
• Progressive experience in Supplier Diversity purchasing activities and partnerships

Responsibilities

• Maximize participation of minority businesses in contracts
• Develop internal strategies to achieve purchasing objectives
• Provide guidance for bidder participation
• Evaluate diverse suppliers to increase participation
• Identify and evaluate suppliers for price, quality, timing, and reliability
• Negotiate and execute contracts in a timely, accurate manner
• Manage relationships for suppliers within the category
• Perform supply market data analysis and recommend suppliers
• Ensure purchases comply with internal policies and gaming regulations
• Arrange transport of goods and track orders for timely delivery
• Update inventory and maintain stock levels
• Process requisitions and report order status
• Escalate quality issues to suppliers and management
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor relationship management

Strategic sourcing

Supply chain analytics

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or related certifications (A.P.P, CPP or CPSM)

Tools

Great Plains

Microsoft Dynamics

EZCM

Red Rock

Supplier Portals

Job description

Our mission is to be Chicagoland’s premier gaming and entertainment destination, celebrated for unparalleled hospitality and an unforgettable guest experience.We’re not just a casino—we’re a community where our team members thrive, with countless opportunities for career growth and a workplace culture centered on inclusivity and fun. Aswecontinue to elevate our standards of excellence,weseek dynamic, coachable individualswhoare passionate about hospitality and eager to grow with us. At American Place Casino, every moment is crafted to delight, every opportunity is a pathway to success

Who WE are looking for:

The Casino Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring goods and services across casino departments, ensuring cost-effectiveness, compliance, and timely delivery. This role supports operational efficiency and vendor relationships while maintaining high standards of quality and accountability.

What is expected of You:

• Maximizing participation of small, local, and minority business enterprises in contracts, professional services, and goods and services in accordance with company direction and strategy;
• Development of internal strategies and coordination to implement methods to achieve purchasing objectives and monitor compliance with all policies, procedures, and all applicable laws.
• Provide advice and guidance for the appropriate handling of bidder participation;
• Evaluate and meet with diverse suppliers to assess their capabilities and drive opportunities to increase participation of diverse suppliers in the procurement process;
• Identify, research, and evaluate suppliers that meet the standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of products and services. Ensure contracts are negotiated and executed in a timely and accurate manner;
• Serve as a subject matter expert in managing high complexity strategic sourcing transactions, negotiations, and supplier selection for products and services. Manage relationships for suppliers within the category;
• Perform supply market data analysis and recommends suppliers and vendors;
• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all purchases adhere to internal policies, Title 31, and gaming commission regulations. Maintain accurate records for audits and reporting.
• Recognize ineffective strategies or processes and recommend alternative approaches or solutions to capitalize on change.
• Arrange transport of goods and track orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Update inventory and ensure that stock levels are kept at appropriate levels.
• Process requisitions and update management on the status of orders.
• Assess the quality of stock received and escal… to suppliers and management.
• Other duties as assigned.

What is expected of YOU:

• 3+ years of purchasing experience, preferably in a casino or hospitality environment.
• Knowledge of integrated purchasing & financial systems (e.g. Great Plains, Microsoft Dynamic – EZCM, Red Rock, Supplier Portals).
• Experience in the supervision of others and building effective relationships with people from diverse backgrounds at all levels of management.
• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or relevant certifications (e.g. A.P.P, CPP or CPSM) Preferred
• Strong computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office & Google Workspace.
• Ability to handle both internal and external customer service communications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to communicate with all levels of management.
• Progressively responsible experience in Supplier Diversity purchasing activities to include partnerships with Supplier Diversity organizations and development of Corporate Supplier Diversity initiatives.

Physical Requirements:

• Required to attend/host meetings and events, (both in-person, offsite and virtually).
• Sitting at a desk for a period of time up to 8 hours.
• Ability to lift up to 25 Lbs.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Able to obtain/maintain necessary licenses and/or certifications as required by local gaming regulations.

Benefits/Perks and Salary:

• 401K matching up to 50% of your contribution, up to 4% of eligible contribution
• Educational Tuition Reimbursement

Salary Range:

• $50,000-$82,500/Annually

Company Statement on EOAA:

• American Place Casino is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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