Purchasing Buyer

Grand Island Casino Resort; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Island Casino Resort is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee the property's purchasing system, negotiate with vendors, and ensure policy compliance in Nebraska gaming regulations.

You will manage inventory with department heads, maintain supplier relationships, and coordinate with accounts payable while upholding integrity, guest service, and compliance. This role is full-time with a DOE schedule and offers an Equal Opportunity employment environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid gaming license as per Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission policy.
• Required completion of company training within designated time frames.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory levels in collaboration with department management.
• Solicit and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Implement and maintain purchasing policies and procedures.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors.
• Diligently follow up on open orders and perform data entry transactions.
• Coordinate with accounts payable on invoice variances.
• Prepare requests for transaction approvals for regulatory compliance as required.
• Uphold high integrity and honesty in handling supplier information and guest interactions.
• Support compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Vendor relations

Negotiation

Inventory management

Purchasing policies

Data entry

Accounts payable coordination

Job description

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for the property's purchasing system and process, including developing policies and procedures, performing the purchasing tasks such as buying, negotiating prices with vendors, and processing appropriate paperwork.

Essential Functions

• Work closely with department management staff in maintaining proper inventory levels.
• Solicit and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Implement and maintain effective and efficient purchasing policies and procedures.
• Negotiate contracts.
• Diligently follow up on open orders and perform various data entry transactions.
• Work closely with accounts payable on invoice variances.
• Prepare requests for transaction approvals for the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission as required.
• This position has access to sensitive company information and files and has the responsibility to maintain supplier relationships; therefore, the highest levels of integrity and honesty are essential.
• Provide exceptional guest service for all external and internal customers.
• Responsible for the operation of the Purchasing department, successful performance of processes, and a favorable working relationship with vendors.
• Manage expenses based on budgeted guidelines and business volumes to include payroll and staffing levels.
• Perform all functions of personnel within span of control, as needed.
• Must maintain reasonable accessibility by phone for business purposes.
• Assure an environment which emphasizes cooperation, communication, and teamwork with all departments.
• Support compliance with all internal procedures and regulatory requirements, including those associated with underage and intoxicated guests.
• Support current law and policy to provide a work environment free from illegal and discriminatory behavior.
• Promote and ensure the safety and security of all guests and employees.
• Complete job duties with minimal supervision, maintain acceptable attendance, and use appropriate judgment and decision-making skills.
• Job duties, tasks, work hours, work requirements, and other duties as assigned may be added or changed at any time.

Required

• Must hold a valid gaming license in accordance with the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission.
• Must complete all company-required training within designated time frames.

Schedule

DOE

Grand Island Casino Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the best qualified individual for the job based on job-related qualifications regardless of race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual preference, disability or any other status protected by applicable law.