Supply Chain Manager

Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one medical coverage

401(k) matching

Annual performance bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago is seeking a Purchasing Department leader to supervise staff, manage procurement for the property, and drive cost-effective purchasing strategies. You will oversee schedules, budgets, and vendor negotiations to ensure regulatory compliance and optimal contract terms.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years in purchasing, with strong Microsoft Office skills and English fluency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Five 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.
• Must be fluent and literate in English.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage staff in the Purchasing department.
• Develop, implement, and manage operational goals and monitor achievements of performance and profit objectives.
• Create effective and efficient schedules while maintaining labor costs, meeting staffing objectives, and achieving deadlines.
• Assist in the budget process for the department and provide recommendations; ensure compliance to budget initiatives; report budget concerns.
• Manage procurement and deliveries of materials, supplies, and equipment for one casino within the brand.
• Monitor and support the property’s diversity spend initiatives.
• Negotiate with vendors for goods and services; negotiate the best possible price and service guarantees.
• Develop new supply sources where vendors are inadequate.
• Audit blanket purchase orders and releases against blanket requisitions.
• Ensures regulatory compliance within area of authority and reports issues to Executive Management/GM.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Budgeting

Microsoft Office

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Stratton Warren

Job description

WE’RE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US.

We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits—such as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

WE LOVE OUR WORK.

• Responsible for supervising and managing staff in the Purchasing department. Develops, implements, and manages operational goals and monitors achievements of performance and profit objectives.
• Creates effective and efficient schedules while maintaining labor costs, meeting staffing objectives, and achieving deadlines.
• Responsible for assisting in the budget process for the department and provides recommendations; ensures compliance to departmental budget initiatives; reports budget concerns to manager.
• Manages the procurement and deliveries of materials, supplies, and equipment for one casino within the brand.
• Responsible for monitoring and supporting the property’s diversity spend initiatives.
• Responsible for procurement and expediting of all material supplies, equipment, and services across state and at properties.
• Monitors results of department/function through inspection, evaluation, and analysis; makes changes, if necessary, to achieve desired result.
• Ensures all vendors comply with licensing requirements for appropriate regulatory bodies.
• Ensures that the procurement process is operating in an effective manner to ensure the optimum benefit as it relates to the bidding process, terms of contract, and negotiations with vendors, while maintaining compliance with state regulations and internal controls.
• Recommends substitutions for appropriate considerations/requests and analyzes quotes from vendors for unusual items.
• Negotiates with vendors for goods and services; negotiates the best possible price and service guarantee.
• Develops new supply sources where vendors are inadequate.
• Audits blanket purchase orders and releases against blanket requisitions.
• Purchases items and services on an advanced level.
• identifies and implements economic savings and synergies across properties as appropriate.
• Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes, and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with departmental and company standards and programs. Ensures customer service standards are followed by all team members and addresses issues as they arise. Responsible for the overall achievement of departmental customer service goals.
• Responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance within area of authority and reporting potential issues to Executive Management/GM.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all departmental and company matters.

BRING US YOUR BEST.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Five (5) years’ experience in the Purchasing field with progressively more challenging roles.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Access, Word, etc.).
• Proven ability to delegate and lead a team in an effective and efficient manner.
• Must be proficient in utilizing Stratton Warren or similar systems.
• Must possess proven negotiating skills.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be 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.
• Must have the ability to interact with guests, staff, and colleagues and resolve problems and conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and employee relations skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of energy and take a proactive and strategic approach to dealing with issues.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization.

STAY IN THE GAME. FOLLOW US.

We’ve grown to become the leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences thanks to our 43 destinations across North America, online sports betting and iCasino via theScore Bet Sportsbook and Casino®. Being an industry leader means more than being a purveyor of fun. We are also committed to values like diversity and sustainability — for our community, our team members, our vendors, and our planet. We're changing entertainment.

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Equal Opportunity Employer