BUYER III - PURCHASING

Under the supervision of the Purchasing Manager, the incumbent purchases materials and/or services in accordance with Hard Rock’s Purchasing Department policies and procedures. The Senior Buyer functions in a lead role with all Buyers and assists in the initiation of joining product/service synergies with all properties and is an integral part of the research, negotiation and implementation of new programs. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensures that Purchasing Policy and Procedures are adhered to and observed by the buyers and coordinators in the Purchasing Department.
• Responsible for training, re-training and coaching buyers and coordinators in the Purchasing Department
• Applies established standards and programs on behalf of Seminole Hard Rock Support Service that relate to the Purchasing Department.
• Analyzes markets and vendor conditions for quality, availability and price of materials.
• Evaluate and monitor the supplier community entailing meetings, conferences and product review.
• Interfaces at all levels with vendors. Solicits quotations, negotiates product/service contracts, prices, terms, delivery, quality and service in all commodities with a primary focus on F&B.
• Evaluates and selects suppliers based upon price, quality, availability, reliability and selection of materials/services. 
• Interfaces internally with employees and co-workers to determine exactness of materials/services needed. 
• Perform tastings, obtain samples, and assist with menu rollout on all new products nationally.
• Negotiate with the broad liners to stock products with continued monitoring to maintain adequate inventory in multiple markets.    
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of food and beverage products, specifications, markets, and negotiations.
• Maintains current knowledge of Purchasing policies and procedures, commodity markets, seasonal buys and lock-ins, negotiations and contracts as they relate to multiple properties.  
• Exercises high level of analysis, problem-solving, decision-making and prioritization on a daily basis. 
• Remains proficient in computerized purchasing, bidding, and data transmitting systems as they relate to the Purchasing Department.
• Maintains up-to-date working knowledge of materials and sources of supply. 
• Manages multiple high priority projects simultaneously, displaying a “sense of urgency” demeanor as a standard.  
• Identifies challenges in processes and assists with pinpointing solutions to increase efficiencies.  
• Promotes affirmative public/employee relations, displays a positive demeanor and exhibits exceptional interpersonal skills at all times. 
• Maintains a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment within area of responsibility. 
• Ability to work independently with little supervision or as part of a team
• Performs all other related and compatible duties as assigned. 

• Five (5) years of purchasing/food and beverage buying experience with computer skills or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education. 
• Multi-Unit food and beverage purchasing experience preferred.    
• Communication, problem solving, decision-making, prioritization and analytical skills required.
• Knowledge of Stratton Warren MMS system preferred. 
• Must be competent on Microsoft Word & Excel Software. 

SKILLS

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills 
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Meticulous, organized and accurate
• Extreme confidentiality.
• Familiarity with a variety of computer systems and applications.
• Be flexible to work varying shifts and time schedules as needed.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of employees and guests.
• Manage multiple details and tasks concurrently in a changing environment.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Analyze and think about how possible solutions impact on the entire operation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand and sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to walk distances.
• Ability to lift 30 to 40 lbs.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The Casino environment is hectic, fast-paced and often crowded and noisy. May be exposed to casino related environmental factors including, but not limited to excessive noise and constant exposure to general public.