Purchasing Manager

Great River Resort & Casino; Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Great River Resort & Casino in Burlington, IA is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead the property's purchasing system, develop policies and procedures, and manage buying activities with vendors.

The role includes maintaining inventory levels, negotiating contracts, following up on orders, coordinating with accounts payable, ensuring procurement compliance and cost controls, supporting budgeting, and delivering exceptional guest service for internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper inventory levels in collaboration with department management.
• Solicit and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Implement and maintain purchasing policies and procedures.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors.
• Follow up on open orders and handle related data entry transactions.
• Coordinate with accounts payable on invoice variances.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Provide exceptional guest service for internal and external customers.
• Support safety and security of guests and employees.

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.