Buyer (Part-time)

SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Purchasing Manager, the incumbent purchases materials and/or services for the casino in accordance with Purchasing Department procedures and Casino internal controls.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Purchase’s products in proper quantities which maximizes service levels and inventory turns
• Negotiates the best prices, programs, and promotions
• Perform needed tracking and updates to maintain zero tolerance pricing errors
• Evaluates competitive suppliers, products, prices, and programs and presents comparisons to department management
• Attends trade shows and mini shows as needed to review product
• Reviews and research opportunities to reduce “overall costs” through new vendors or negotiations with current vendors. The term “overall costs” takes into consideration many non-monetary considerations to include timeliness of delivery, quality, reliability, and related factors.
• Wherever possible, consolidates purchases to take advantage of any quantity discounts available
• Maintains adequate vendor information files, and when necessary, acquires from vendors information required for regulatory or tax purposes.
• Reviews requisitions.
• Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, substitutions, and delivery schedules
• Estimates values according to knowledge of market price
• Prepares purchase orders and /or bid requests as required
• Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority
• Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
• Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action
• Completes special projects as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 -5 years purchasing experience in a casino or hospitality environment or equivalent combination of education and experience (required).
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Knowledge of the supply chain process (i.e., purchasing)
• Project management skills
• Experience with SWS preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Detail oriented and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Should possess strong organization and follow-up skills
• A valid Driver’s license (required)

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or GED (required). Undergraduate degree in business (Purchasing emphasis) from an accredited college or university (preferred)

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen, background investigation, and maintain a Pauma Gaming Commission License.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: (*Constant, Frequently, Occasionally)

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
• Constantly walking and standing
• Constant hearing, seeing, and talking
• Constantly balancing, bending, reaching, twisting, holding, wrist motion, and stooping

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work may be performed indoors or outdoors
• Indoor work is in a climate-controlled environment; in close spaces while working with others
• Outdoor environment may include warehouse and conditions such as: cold, extreme heat, wet, noise, fumes, dust, excessive noise, and smoke.

NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Pauma Band of Mission Indians, a federally recognized Indian Tribe, in accordance with section 703(i) of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, will give preference to Native Americans who meet job position minimum qualifications with regard to hiring, promotions, transfers and training.