Purchasing Manager

$55,000 - $55,000/Yr

Winstar World Casino Hotel - Thackerville, OK

Full-time - Mid Level

Thackerville, OK

About the position

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing the shipping and receiving functions, negotiating with vendors for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and services. This role ensures compliance with purchasing policies, maintains inventory levels, and supervises Shipping & Receiving Clerks to guarantee guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shipping and receiving functions.
• Negotiate with vendors for goods and services, ensuring the best price and service guarantee.
• Establish and ensure compliance with purchasing policies.
• Research new supply sources when vendors are inadequate.
• Examine vendor bids and establish account/credit and payment terms.
• Negotiate blanket purchase orders and monitor costs.
• Obtain proper vendor packet information from new vendors.
• Ensure adherence to budget rules and track inventories.
• Check stock requisitions for appropriate approval and information.
• Prepare and submit Purchase Orders to vendors and track delivery until received.
• Trace delinquent arrivals from Purchase Orders.
• Follow environmental and safety regulations and comply with US laws.
• Confer with vendor representatives to rectify problems such as damages and shortages.
• Verify receipt of orders and reconcile deliveries to purchase orders.
• Process requisitions from operating managers and ensure timely delivery of items.
• Manage physical inventory count process as required for financial purposes.
• Maintain organized storage areas with clearly marked inventory sections.
• Work closely with Accounts Payable to ensure proper documentation of received orders.
• Update inventory records with current pricing on a scheduled basis.
• Compare identifying information and counts of incoming and outgoing orders.
• Operate equipment safely and productively, including lift trucks or hand trucks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Purchasing experience preferred.
• Hospitality experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate professionally with all levels of the organization and external contacts.
• Solid decision-making skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of administrative programs and operations.
• Ability to develop long-term plans and evaluate work accomplishments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with management and staff.
• Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form.

Benefits

• Competitive salary starting from $55,000 a year.
• Full-time employment with potential for career growth.