BUYER I

Overview

Under the supervision of the Manager of Purchasing, the incumbent coordinates the buying of goods and services, for all operations of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for purchasing materials and/or services in accordance with Purchasing Department procedures and internal controls.
• Reviews requisitions and confers with vendors to obtain product or service information.
• Solicits quotations, negotiates service contracts, prices, terms, delivery, quality, and service.
• Creates, facilitates, and records RFP’s according to priority and schedule.
• Evaluates and selects suppliers based upon price, quality, availability, reliability and selection of materials and services.
• Exercises high level of analysis, problem-solving, decision-making and prioritization on a daily basis.
• Maintains up-to-date working knowledge of materials and sources of supply.
• Oversees multiple high priority projects simultaneously.
• Provides guidance and assistance to departments regarding the procurement of goods and services for their area, often suggesting alternatives to reduce cost or increase quality.
• Follow market trends and attend trade shows to explore unique product offerings and advances pertaining to area of responsibility.
• Evaluates and monitors supplier community entailing meetings, conferences and product review.
• Responsible for ensuring Inventory Purchasing System is maintained including continual review of data and maintenance of same.
• Interfaces with Accounts Payable to ensure a smooth and consistent end-to-end procure to pay process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two- Five years of Purchasing or related experience.
• Stratten Warren System experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office experience required.
• Must possess ability to work with mathematical concepts and apply to purchasing processes using fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Communication, problem solving, decision making, prioritization and analytical skills required.
• Time management skills required.
• Ability to read, write, interpret, and analyze common financial reports and legal documents pertaining to procurement of goods and services.