Strategic Procurement Lead

Seneca Gaming Corporation; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Resorts & Casinos seeks a Buyer II to safeguard the company’s bottom line by securing best-value goods and services for operating departments. The role collaborates with Buyer I on complex projects, handles requisitions, and maintains supplier relationships within corporate policies.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of procurement experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3–5 years corporate procurement experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Knowledge of market conditions and sources of supply, procurement laws and regulations.
• AP.P (Accredited Procurement Practitioner) certification preferred.
• Knowledge of Agilysys SWS Software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts procurement of goods and services per user department requirements.
• Receives, reviews and responds to requisitions and capital requests.
• Maintains bid specs and blanket purchase orders.
• Researches and identifies potential vendors for applicable commodities.
• Leads the Commodity Team on projects with operating departments.
• Negotiates pricing, incentives, rebates, terms and maintains monthly cost saving reports.
• Promotes and adheres to Ethical Procurement Standards.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Vendor negotiation

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

APP (Accredited Procurement Practitioner) certification

Education/Experience substitution acceptable

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Agilysys SWS

Job description

Great teams make the #Best8Hours of your day. At Seneca Resorts & Casinos, we work hard, celebrate often, and build a culture people actually want to be part of.

The number one goal of the Buyer II is to protect the bottom line of the company by obtaining the best value for the right goods and/or services as they are requested and needed by the operating departments. Buyer II is responsible for the Procurement of required goods and/or services in specified commodities or for specific departments and is able to handle more complex projects and commodities based on additional years of experience. During the course of projects, the Buyer II works with Buyer I teammates to assist in their training. All bidding will be done electronically utilizing Microsoft Office products and Procurement software. All duties are to be performed within the guidelines of the Seneca Gaming Corporation’s policies and procedures, Internal Control Standards and corporate objectives.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Conducts the procurement of goods and service as needed by user department requirements in accordance with all relevant policies and procedures.
• Receives, reviews and responds to requisitions and capital requests.
• Maintains bid specs and blanket purchase orders.
• Researches and identifies potential vendors for applicable commodities.
• Leads the “Commodity Team” on projects with operating departments.
• Prepares master specifications and requests item numbers for repetitive purchase items.
• Collects, compares and analyzes data and specifications (scope of work) for RFQ/RFP.
• Invites quotations, examines bids and makes recommendations on awarding of purchase orders.
• Works on multiple projects and prioritize them in order to meet required deadlines.
• Conducts vendor conference calls and site visits.
• Verifies all bids are accurate and returned within the allowed time constraints.
• Follows up on purchases to ensure timely receipt of proper quantity and quality.
• Participates in short and long term strategic planning as required.
• Promotes and adheres to Ethical Procurement Standards.
• Conducts vendor visits to ensure vendors are in compliance with SGC minimum standards and to understand their commodities and capabilities.
• Maintains productive and proactive business relations with suppliers and user departments.
• Assists with the preparation of various monthly reports on orders raised, products used and project status.
• Documents and maintains product and supplier files of all relevant information including supplier responses, product availability, specification and price
• Negotiates pricing, incentives, rebates, terms and maintain monthly cost saving reports.
• Evaluates and recommends “best value” alternatives: product standardization, private label brands, lowest cost products, options, outsourcing, standardization, etc.
• Resolves invoices in dispute.
• Duties, responsibilities, requirements and expectations pertaining to this job are subject to change as needed. Hours are determined by a 24-hour schedule.
  
  

Education/Experience

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 18 years of age or older upon employment.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of corporate Procurement experience required.
• A combination of equivalent education and experience may be substituted for above requirements.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Knowledge of Market conditions and sources of supply, Procurement laws, and regulations is required. Must be willing and able to obtain education as requested/needed on Contract Law, Business Law, Indian Law and UCC Regulations as well as other Procurement related topics.
• A.P.P (Accredited Procurement Practitioner) Certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of Agilysys SWS (Stratton Warren Systems) Software preferred.
  
  

Language Skills And Reasoning Ability

• Must possess excellent communication skills – verbal, written and presentation.
• Ability to write routine correspondence and to speak effectively to the public, employees and guests.
• Must have the ability to deal effectively and interact well with the guests and employees.
• Must have the ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
  
  

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee 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 moderately loud. When on the casino floor, the noise levels increase to loud. Must be able to work in an environment where smoking is permitted.

• Must be able to stand, walk, and move through all areas of the casino.
• Maintain physical stamina and proper mental attitude to work under pressure in a fast-paced, casino environment and effectively work with co-workers, management, guests and vendors.
  
  

Salary Starting Rate

$61,336.77

Compensation Is Negotiable Based On Experience And Education.

Each position has varying minimum qualifications. In the absence of fully qualified candidates, some requirements may be waived.