BUYER I

Incumbent purchases materials and/or services in accordance with Purchasing Department procedures and internal controls.

Essential Job Functions:

• Must adhere to the Hard Rock Policies and Procedures.
• Interfaces at all levels with vendors. Solicits quotations, negotiates service contracts, prices, terms, delivery, quality and service.
• 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.
• Maintains current knowledge of purchasing policies and procedures, quotations, negotiations, contracts, different types of purchase orders, vendor confidentiality, etc.
• 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.

Associate's Degree with a major in Business or other related course of study, as well as one (1) or more years of purchasing experience or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education.

• Communication, problem-solving, decision-making, prioritization and analytical skills required.
• Experience in a purchasing department for a Four-Diamond or greater Hotel/Casino property required.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel required;
• Stratton Warren software experience a plus.
• F & B purchasing experience in excess of $50 million annually a plus.
• Multi-property, high volume buying experience a plus.

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.