Buyer, General - Full-Time

Fontainbleau; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Fontainebleau Las Vegas is seeking a General Buyer to develop procurement plans, manage supplier relations, and optimize purchasing for a luxury property.

The role emphasizes negotiating contracts, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining accurate supplier records in a fast-paced casino environment.

Flexibility for a demanding schedule and strong communication across internal and external stakeholders are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field.
• 3+ years in Purchasing and Sourcing roles, with emphasis on General purchasing.
• Experience in Luxury property or hospitality/casino environment.
• Proficient in procurement systems: Stratton Warren, Redrock, Infor, COUPA, BirchStreet, Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Develop long- and short-term General purchasing objectives and supplier allocation.
• Solicit bid proposals and select suppliers based on reliability, quality, and cost.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and timelines with vendors.
• Monitor supplier compliance to contract terms and service levels.
• Maintain supplier database and purchase records; conduct inventory checks.

Skills

Vendor relations

Contract negotiation

Communication

Working under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain

Tools

Stratton Warren

Redrock

Infor

COUPA

BirchStreet

Oracle

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following and other duties may be assigned as necessary:

• 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

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age.

• 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, BirchStreet, 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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

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.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

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

LANGUAGE SKILLS

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.

REASONING ABILITY

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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 varying work areas such as confined spaces.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Member could be exposed to an environment containing unrestricted secondhand tobacco smoke.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

Fontainebleau Las Vegas believes in developing and supporting our talent into the future. Our compensation program is designed to attract, motivate, and retain talented Members who are the driving force behind the Company's success. We strive to provide market-competitive compensation. Salary will be commensurate with experience and skill set, considering a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as internal equity and market data alignment.

In alignment with our Company culture, we will strive to communicate openly about the goals of the Company and the design of the compensation program. The compensation process is designed to be fair and simple so that all Members and managers understand the Company's goals and future career development opportunities for upward mobility.

SALARY

$60000.00 per year - $73000.00 per year