Senior Buyer

Wind Creek Hospitality; Wetumpka (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wind Creek Hospitality is seeking a Purchasing Senior Buyer to manage procurement for all three properties, coordinating with the procurement director and department heads to ensure timely deliveries and cost-effective purchasing. The role requires leadership, strategic buying, and adherence to internal controls and gaming regulations.

The Senior Buyer will mentor staff, optimize processes, and drive continuous improvement in daily purchasing operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement strategy and cost savings initiatives.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Ability to forecast requirements and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manages and provides leadership for the Procurement team.
• Develops strategies to secure high quality products at competitive prices.
• Maintains procurement records and ensures inventory accuracy.
• Expedites purchasing and delivery of goods and services.
• Interacts with internal customers to provide value-added procurement services.
• Mentors staff and optimizes purchasing operations.
• Monitors department standards, budget, and staffing for efficient operations.
• Reports on savings and variance reductions.
• Ensures safety compliance and policy adherence.
• Hires, motivates, evaluates, and supervises staff to meet objectives.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Cost control

Forecasting

Negotiation

Education

Associate’s Degree in Business or Related field

Tools

Stratton Warren purchasing system

Job description

Description
Job Overview: 8am-5pm (Shift subject to change based on business)

Description
Job Overview: 8am-5pm (Shift subject to change based on business)

The Purchasing Senior Buyer will be responsible for procurement items/product for all three properties and delivery to the appropriate department. This position works closely with the procurement director on procurement initiatives. He/she also works closely with the department heads to control costs and maintain a sound purchasing system. He/she is responsible for timely deliveries to the warehouse. The Purchasing Senior Buyer acts as a purchasing agent on behalf of Wind Creek Hospitality based on the needs of the business and in accordance with the Internal Controls, Tribal policies and procedures, and Tribal Gaming Regulations.

Purpose:
Our genuine engagement and positive energy provide guests an escape from their routine into our exciting fantasy world of fun, chance, and possibility, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and importance.

Value System:
Our enthusiastic commitment to our purpose inspires and empowers us to do everything right, have fun, and be the best. We will be recognized fairly, elevating our levels of personal accountability, and focus on our customer. The resulting creation of wealth will grow opportunities for all.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages and provides leadership for the Procurement team
• Develops strategies to secure the highest quality products and services at the most competitive prices
• Maintains procurement records and ensures accuracy of system inventory
• Expedites purchasing and delivery of goods, items and services
• Interfaces with external and internal customers and/or departments on a by-weekly basis to ensure the procurement team is providing a value added service to their internal customers
• Provides continuous improvement to daily purchasing operations by mentoring and training purchasing and internal department personal (Stratton Warren ordering system: PR/PO/BPO)
• Implements and monitors department standards, guidelines and objectives, and maintains other administrative processes such as budget and staffing to ensure proper planning and efficient operation of department
• Conducts regular analysis to report savings and reduce variances
• Monitors safety practices and makes necessary adjustments to ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards
• Evaluates department performance and makes recommendations to management to improve efficiency of operations
• Hires, motivates, evaluates and supervises staff ensuring that all employees receive adequate guidance and resources in order to achieve department objectives
• Raises morale of department through quality of supervision and training and provides training for all department personnel to ensure extraordinary guest service standards are met
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Job Requirements: (please ensure you meet the listed requirements prior to applying)

• High School diploma or GED required or currently enrolled and successfully complete a GED program within 6 months from start date as a condition of continued employment
• Associate’s Degree in Business or Related field- required
  • OR Two (2) years’ Supervisory experience- required
  • OR One (1) year experience as a Dual-Rate Supervisor in a Wind Creek Hospitality Department-required
  • OR Two (2) years’ experience in the hiring position’s Department- required
• Six (6) years’ experience in purchasing in a hotel, food service, or casino resort environment- required
• Two (2) years’ experience with Stratton Warren purchasing systems- required
• Adhere to and enforce as required, all regulatory, departmental, and casino policies and standards
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
• Extensive communication, negotiation, prioritization, and planning skills
• Ability to forecast requirements and plan for and meet operation needs as the situation arises
• Ability to motivate, direct and communicate effectively with coworkers and subordinates
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, in English, effectively both verbally and in writing, and understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formats
• Ability to effectively and efficiently move around all work areas
• Must possess a high level of maturity, dependability, and punctuality
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to deal effectively with diverse departments and have flexibility to work in an ever-changing environment
• Willing to work odd and irregular hours
• Willing to travel and participate in training as recommended or required
• Must have a Tribal Gaming License (or the ability to obtain and maintain a license) as a requirement for this position
• Must have willingness and ability to work in a smoke/secondary smoke environment

NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN PREFERENCE IN HIRING POLICY SHALL BE ADHERED TO AT ALL TIMES