Strategic Purchasing & Supply Chain Leader

PENN Entertainment, Inc.; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PENN Entertainment in East Chicago, IN is seeking a Purchasing Manager to supervise the Purchasing department and drive cost efficiency across one casino. You will oversee staff, schedules, budgeting, and procurement, ensuring regulatory compliance and strong vendor relationships.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of progressive purchasing experience, with excellent negotiation, communication, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Five (5) years’ experience in the Purchasing field with progressively more challenging roles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Access, Word, etc.).
• Proven ability to delegate and lead a team in an effective and efficient manner.
• Proficient in utilizing Stratton Warren or similar systems.
• Must possess proven negotiating skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; fluent and literate in English.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage multiple priorities in a demanding work environment.
• Ability to interact with guests, staff, and colleagues and resolve problems diplomatically.
• Strong interpersonal and employee relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage staff in the Purchasing department; develops and manages goals and monitors performance and profit objectives.
• Creates effective schedules while maintaining labor costs and meeting staffing objectives.
• Assist in budget process for the department and provide recommendations; ensure compliance to budget initiatives.
• Manage procurement and deliveries of materials, supplies, and equipment for one casino within the brand.
• Monitor and support the property’s diversity spend initiatives.
• Procurement and expediting of all material supplies, equipment, and services across state and at properties.
• Monitor results through inspection, evaluation, and analysis and adjust as needed.
• Ensure vendors comply with licensing requirements of regulatory bodies.
• Ensure procurement process optimizes bidding, contract terms, and vendor negotiations with compliance.
• Negotiate with vendors for goods and services; secure best price and service terms.
• Develop new supply sources where vendors are inadequate.
• Audit blanket purchase orders and releases against blanket requisitions.
• Purchase items and services at an advanced level.
• Identify and implement economic savings and synergies across properties.
• Support and promote superior customer service per company standards and programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Negotiation

Time management

Confidentiality

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Stratton Warren

Job description

PENN Entertainment in East Chicago, IN is seeking a Purchasing Manager to supervise the Purchasing department and drive cost efficiency across one casino. You will oversee staff, schedules, budgeting, and procurement, ensuring regulatory compliance and strong vendor relationships.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of progressive purchasing experience, with excellent negotiation, communication, and confidentiality.