Seminole Hard Rock Support Services · 2 hours ago
RFP BUYER II - PURCHASING
Davie, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelSeminole Hard Rock Support Services is seeking an experienced RFP Buyer to join their dynamic procurement team. The ideal candidate will own the end-to-end Source-to-Contract process for RFP activities and collaborate with internal stakeholders to optimize value, quality, and risk management.
Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end RFP lifecycle for assigned spend categories (e.g., F&B, gaming equipment, technology, marketing, facilities, general services, and capital projects)
Develop and issue RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs; manage supplier communications, timelines, and responses; ensure compliance with company
Coordinate cross-functionally with stakeholders (Finance, Legal, Operations, IT, Marketing, Hotel Ops, Food & Beverage, Gaming Compliance) to capture needs, risk factors, and acceptance criteria
Work with stakeholders to align on selection criteria
Conduct supplier market analysis, total cost of ownership (TCO), and total value assessment (quality, reliability, service levels, risk)
Lead supplier pre-bid meetings, Q&A sessions, site visits, and reference checks; perform rigorous evaluation scoring and vendor shortlisting
Drive competitive bidding and negotiation strategies to achieve cost savings, favorable terms, service levels, warranty/support, and contract risk mitigation
Prepare and present RFP recommendations, business cases, and contract approvals to senior leadership and departmental stakeholders
Collaborate with Legal and Compliance to draft, review, and finalize contracts, non-disclosure agreements, data protection clauses, and service level agreements (SLAs)
Manage contract performance and supplier relationships post-award; monitor KPIs, supplier scorecards, and continuous improvement initiatives
Maintain robust documentation, audit trails, and procurement records for compliance and internal controls
Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in hospitality, gaming, and procurement
Qualification
Required
Proven experience managing RFP/RFQ/RFI processes end-to-end
Strong negotiation skills with a track record of achieving cost savings and value improvements
Familiarity with contract law basics, terms and conditions, SLAs, and risk management
Proficiency Power Point, MS Office; advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, MC/DC, TCO modeling)
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with competing priorities
Strong analytical mindset, data-driven decision making, and problem-solving abilities
Experience with capital expenditure (CapEx) procurement and large-scale facility projects in hospitality or gaming
Knowledge of hospitality operations and gaming peripherals/equipment
Preferred
Knowledge of Workday ERP system a plus but not mandatory
Company
Seminole Hard Rock Support Services
Seminole Hard Rock Support Services was created to provide support worldwide to hotels, casinos and cafes for Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock International.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeff Hook
EVP & CMO
Karen Hewitt, M. Ed.
Director of DEI Strategic Partnerships
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