Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento · 10 hours ago
SENIOR BUYER - PURCHASING
Greater Sacramento
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expHard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento is seeking a Senior Buyer responsible for procuring goods and services in a fast-paced environment. The role involves working closely with the Purchasing Director and department heads to control costs and maintain an efficient purchasing system.
Gambling & Casinos
Responsibilities
Creates an atmosphere that induces guests to make Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain their choice for gaming entertainment; responsible for actively building and retaining guest relations and acts as a mentor to team members in order to provide superior guest service
Reviews requisitions, contacts vendors, and purchases goods based on agreed upon price, quantity and quality, ensuring timely procurement of goods at price/value to meet the needs of client departments
Provides management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of inventories as well as operations. Analyzes annual purchase costs and prepares periodic report comparing standard costs to actual consumption costs
Communicates and coordinates with user departments in order to understand needs, and anticipate and resolve issues, ensuring customer satisfaction and that purchasing services meet the needs of the organization
Reviews bids for all major purchases to ensure securing the most advantageous deal in relation to price, quantity, quality, service level, and delivery schedule. Plans, studies and collects data to determine costs of business activity
Researches and communicates with existing and potential vendors in order to cultivate working relationships, negotiate cost effective deals, and develop most advantageous price and service agreements
Analyzes changes in product use or total consumption, or services provided, to determine effects on costs
Reviews inventory (such as office supplies, retail and certain food items) and places orders in order to maintain par levels of inventory which best meets the users’ requirements
Works with vendors to resolve discrepancies, return items, and coordinate delivery schedules in order to ensure timely delivery of quality product that meets the user department needs
Assists internal, contracted, and regulatory auditors in their examination of accounting records to ensure that auditors receive adequate information and interpretation for effective inspection of property records
Attend and participate in meetings, completing follow-up as assigned
Perform work regularly and predictably
Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing work and public spaces
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field and one year purchasing department experience, or through a high school education or equivalent, and two years' experience
Must obtain and maintain valid licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Gaming regulations
Must successfully pass background check
Must successfully pass drug screening
Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age
Procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, email, spreadsheets, and databases to include excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Reviewing inventory stock levels and placing orders to maintain par levels
Interviewing and identifying potential new vendors and suppliers in order to secure more cost-effective sources of products and services
The Accounts Payable department to address differences between order pricing and receiving quantities
Effective communication and negotiation skills
Personal and mini-frame computer skills
Be flexible to work varying shifts and time schedules as needed
This position spends time on the Casino floor and is subject to varying levels of crowds and noise, and the severity of which depends upon guest volume
Obtain and maintain all appropriate licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Gaming regulations
Use a computer keyboard and IP computer system
Review and comprehend requisitions, purchase orders, reports, and other necessary documentation
Communicate effectively with vendors and all levels of employees
Perform data entry for extended periods of time
Work with minimal supervision
Effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and consistently meet deadlines
Preferred
Prior experience in the Gaming industry strongly preferred
Prior experience in Tribal Gaming preferred
Prior experience opening new properties/outlets preferred
Company
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento
The all new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Sacramento at Fire Mountain features the best in live music and entertainment, world-class gaming, and exceptional cuisine.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Guy Wolcott
Chief Financial Officer
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