Sr. Procurement Specialist (Full Time) (36821)

About the role

The Senior Procurement Specialist will work with Procurement Leadership to ensure the procurement of goods and services required by the Agua Caliente Casinos is completed in a timely, efficient manner, and in accordance with company policy. The role involves assigned buying responsibilities based on commodity, service type, and/or department, serving as a liaison between the Procurement & Sourcing Manager, Procurement Supervisors, and the Contract/Program Administrator to assist with sourcing program implementation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all purchases comply with established procedures and/or contractual agreements.
• Obtain competitive bids for goods and services for off-contract purchases as defined by company/departmental policy.
• Issue and expedite purchase orders for goods and services needed at Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage and Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs.
• Determine vendor selection based on quality, service, and price, focusing on delivering the greatest value for the company.
• Track supplier performance, including on-time deliveries, fill rates, product specifications, and value-added alternatives.
• Assist internal customers with product specification development.
• Identify cost savings and process efficiency opportunities in coordination with Procurement & Sourcing Manager and Procurement Supervisors.
• Provide timely and accurate communication to internal customers and company management.
• Perform other job-related duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Hotel Administration, Business, or Accounting/Finance preferred.
• Five years of procurement experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
• Experience with PeopleSoft Purchasing is a plus.

Working Conditions

• Ability to stand, move, and work throughout the office and properties, including walking up to 1 mile, climbing stairs, and sitting at a desk/workstation for extended periods.
• Office environment with moderate noise levels, escalating in casino areas.
• Must be able to grasp, bend, lift, and/or carry goods weighing up to 30 pounds intermittently.
• Sufficient dexterity to use office equipment, including computers, calculators, and multi-line telephones.

Access to sensitive areas and information is required. Purchase orders may be issued within applicable internal controls.