Strategic Central Purchasing Clerk (Tribal)

Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas; Eagle Pass (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas is seeking a Central Purchasing Clerk to join the Tribal Operations Administration. This on-site role at 2212 Rosita Valley Rd, Eagle Pass, TX, supports processing requisitions, issuing purchase orders, and coordinating with vendors under tribal and casino guidelines.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of related experience, reliable transportation, and the ability to obtain a Kickapoo Gaming Commission gaming license

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year or more related experience and/or training.
• Must have access to reliable transportation to commute to and from work.
• Must be able to obtain a gaming license issued by the Kickapoo Gaming Commission within the 90-Day Probation.
• Must be able to maintain a gaming license issued by the Kickapoo Gaming Commission.

Responsibilities

• Review purchasing requisitions to ensure compliance with Tribal and Casino purchasing procedures, Federal Funding Agency and Kickapoo Gaming Commission approved procurement guidelines.
• Process Requisitions into Purchase Orders, notify appropriate personnel of any issues that arise with the item(s) requisitioned or on the Purchase Order, and distribute copies of Purchase Orders to appropriate departments.
• Interact with vendor and departments regarding procedures and status of Purchase Orders, until orders are received complete.
• Request quotes, as needed.
• Research new vendors, as needed.
• May assist with Procurement projects as needed.
• Maintain records in accordance with established policies and procedures and audit guidelines.
• Ensures the highest possible standards of guest service are provided and listens and responds to guest and employee concerns and questions.
• Ensures vendors licenses are issued to each vendor, prior to ordering.
• Maintains vendor licensing status reports.
• Works under time constraints and pressure to issue reports.
• Processes purchase requests into purchase orders.
• Consults catalogs and interviews suppliers to obtain prices and specifications, as necessary.
• Coordinates returns, exchanges, and/or credits with the requesting department, Accounts Payable Department and the vendor.
• Assists the Supervisor with any task at hand.
• Perform such other tasks as may be assigned from time to time by the Supervisor, Central Purchasing Supervisor, Assistant Controller, Controller, and CFO.

Skills

Mathematics

English Communication

Attention to detail

Confidential data security

Independent judgment

Cultural awareness

Time management

Diversity teamwork

Purchasing compliance

Documentation

Quotes preparation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas is seeking a Central Purchasing Clerk to join the Tribal Operations Administration. This on-site role at 2212 Rosita Valley Rd, Eagle Pass, TX, supports processing requisitions, issuing purchase orders, and coordinating with vendors under tribal and casino guidelines.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of related experience, reliable transportation, and the ability to obtain a Kickapoo Gaming Commission gaming license