Supply Chain Manager

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one medical coverage

401(k) matching

Annual performance bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading entertainment firm in New Orleans is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee staff and manage procurement processes. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree and at least five years of relevant experience, with strong negotiating skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position requires excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, as well as the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Join a company that values your growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• Five years' experience in the Purchasing field with progressively challenging roles.
• Proven ability to lead a team effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; fluent in English.
• Proven ability to delegate and lead a team effectively.
• Strong negotiating skills and vendor management experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage staff in the Purchasing department.
• Develop and manage operational goals.
• Assist in departmental budget processes.
• Oversee procurement and delivery of materials, supplies, and equipment for one casino within the brand.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and vendor licensing requirements are met.
• Negotiate with vendors to obtain best price, terms, and service guarantees.
• Develop new supplier sources and improve procurement processes across properties.

Skills

Microsoft Office applications

Negotiating skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Tools

Stratton Warren

Job description

Introduction

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Overview

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.

Click HERE to discover how we empower team members to grow, thrive, and advance in their careers.

Responsibilities

• 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 with 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.