Manager Purchasing

About the Role

The Manager of Purchasing is responsible for the successful overall direction, administration, and coordination of the Purchasing function.

Position Responsibilities

• Direct all purchasing and inventory activities for all departments while ensuring compliance with NJ CCC purchasing and disbursement regulation requirements

• Standardize purchasing and inventory processes

• Lead negotiations with vendors and suppliers

• Draft RFP documents for products and services and manage the bid process

• Administer company’s procurement management agreements

• Manage supplier relationships and contract compliance

• Satisfy all purchasing and transfer requests in a timely and efficient manner

• Utilize bulk buying and dynamic par inventory levels to maintain highly competitive pricing

• Ensures a high level of satisfaction is achieved and maintained from internal customers (department heads, outlet managers and chefs) regarding the quality and consistency of products and services

• Actively monitors purchasing reports and analyses to optimize cost, quality, and delivery

• Develop, mentor, and motivate the purchasing team

• Maintain Stratton Warren Purchasing system

• Ensures compliance with the company’s internal controls and accounting procedures

• Set up and monitor rebate programs

Requirements

Essential Functions

• Must be able to work holidays and weekends, as well as flexible shifts and/or unusual hours.

• Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 25 lbs.

• Must have excellent communication and phone etiquette/skills.

• Must be able to sit and work at a computer for prolonged periods of time.

• Must be able to stand at copier workstation and effectively use a computer keyboard.

• Must be able to twist and bend while standing and sitting to access files at desk and in file cabinets.

What’s Required

• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in managing high volume Purchasing and Inventory, developing, and implementing procurement and inventory procedures product knowledge and advanced purchasing techniques.

• Minimum five years’ experience in vendor licensing

• Must be detail oriented

• Effective communication and organizational skills

• Knowledge of MS Office Suite

• Extensive knowledge of New Jersey Casino Control Act and regulations and procedures related to Purchasing

• Knowledge of Stratton Warren purchasing system

• Ability to interact with all levels of management

• Multi-functional in a fast-paced environment

• Food and Beverage purchasing experience

• Ability to effectively communicate in English

Salary Range - $81,400 $105,800

Benefits

• Free meal on shift
• Training & Development
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k,)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off
• Free Parking