Purchasing Specialist

Support the procurement of goods and services required for casino operations while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Procure supplies, equipment, tools, parts, and services to support operational needs.
• Obtain quotations, compare pricing, and evaluate vendors to identify the best value and service.
• Review purchase requisitions for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders, bid requests, and related procurement documentation.
• Determine appropriate methods of procurement, including direct purchases, competitive bids, and contract purchases.
• Select products for purchase by testing, observing, evaluating, or examining available options.
• Expedite orders and monitor delivery schedules to ensure timely receipt of goods and services.
• Research and resolve product shortages, backorders, and delivery issues.
• Maintain vendor pricing information and track bid-price changes.
• Investigate and resolve issues involving defective, damaged, or unacceptable goods and services with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Conduct inventory counts and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Process inventory transactions including counting, verifying, recording, and reconciling inventory levels.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and variances.
• Assist in maintaining inventory controls and ensuring compliance with departmental procedures.
• Prepare inventory-related reports and documentation as required.
• Process Capital Expenditure requests in accordance with company policies and approval requirements.
• Review capital requests for completeness and accuracy.
• Coordinate approvals and maintain supporting documentation for all capital projects and purchases.
• Track the status of approved capital expenditures and ensure proper record retention.
• Maintain purchasing, inventory, and procurement records in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform statistical, accounting, posting, filing, and reconciliation functions for the department.
• Generate reports and provide purchasing and inventory-related data as requested.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing, inventory, and administrative processes.
• Support departmental initiatives and operational goals through effective organization and communication.
• Participate in all required meetings, training sessions, and pre-shift BUZZ meetings.
• Foster a positive and cooperative team environment.
• Uphold the Everyone Greets Everyone (EGE) standard by acknowledging guests and team members within 10 feet and offering verbal greetings within 5 feet.
• Remain attentive and aware of surroundings, proactively seeking opportunities to engage and assist.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of two (2) years of college coursework; or minimum one (1) year of procurement, purchasing, inventory control, accounting, or related experience.
• Working knowledge of AS/400 or similar procurement/inventory management systems.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to respond to visual and auditory cues.
• Must maintain a professional appearance and grooming standards.
• Must meet attendance expectations and comply with all company, state, federal, gaming, and regulatory requirements.
• Work varied schedules including weekends, evenings, holidays, and overtime as business needs require.

Skills

• Blaze the Trail: Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance procurement, inventory, and administrative processes while maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility.
• All-In on Service: Build positive relationships with vendors and team members through clear communication, reliability, and a commitment to service excellence.
• Deliver responsive and professional support to internal customers and vendors by ensuring the timely procurement of quality goods and services and proactively resolving purchasing and inventory challenges.
• Together We Win: Partner collaboratively with departments, vendors, and fellow team members to achieve shared goals, support operational excellence, and contribute to the overall success of the property.

Physical, Mental and Environmental Demands

• Must be able to maneuver throughout all areas of the casino property.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, reach, kneel, twist, and grasp items while performing job duties.
• Must possess manual dexterity and coordination necessary to operate office equipment, including computers, calculators, printers, scanners, and copiers.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Must be able to exercise sound judgment, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
• May be exposed to secondhand smoke, dust, loud noises, and bright lighting conditions.
• Must be able to remain seated and work at a computer workstation for extended periods of time.