PURCHASING MANAGER

Sandia Resort And Casino - Albuquerque, NM

Full-time - Mid Level

Albuquerque, NM

Accommodation

About the position

The Purchasing Manager at Sandia Resort and Casino is responsible for overseeing the purchasing and procurement functions in accordance with organizational standards and regulations. This role involves managing the buying, expediting, and delivery of supplies and services necessary for the operations of various departments, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and tribal purchasing requirements, and developing purchasing policies and procedures. The position emphasizes integrity, collaboration, and performance excellence to attract and retain a qualified workforce.

Responsibilities

• Manage the coordination and administration of the purchasing and procurement function.
• Perform, coordinate, and supervise buying, expediting, and delivery of supplies and services.
• Prepare complex requests for bids and contact vendors for bid quotations; analyze bids received and issue purchase orders.
• Research and prepare bid packages; obtain and review bids for price, legality, and specification compliance.
• Seek out and interview new vendors and suppliers to obtain information about products, trends, pricing, and delivery.
• Recommend and develop purchasing policies and procedures in coordination with the Finance Director.
• Prepare and monitor contracts, performance standards, pricing, tolerances, warranties, and maintenance requirements.
• Ensure renewal of contracts prior to expiration and compliance with Pueblo standard operating procedures and internal controls.
• Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports, and price lists.
• Supervise the activities of the Purchasing Clerk to ensure efficient processing of purchase requisitions, ordering, receipt of goods, and proper record maintenance.
• Confer with Pueblo department staff to determine specific procurement needs and develop product and service scopes.
• Coordinate with Pueblo General Counsel for the legal review of contracts and professional service agreements.
• Provide training and technical support to the Sandia Resort and Casino Materials Manager for bidding and contract processes as needed.
• Prepare and/or direct the preparation of reports, correspondence, studies, analyses, research, and accompanying recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years of experience in government purchasing.
• Knowledge of governmental procurement policies, procedures, and methods.
• Knowledge of federal procurement regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritize and work independently in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to prepare and evaluate requests for bids, quotes, and proposals.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to utilize an automated purchasing system.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with supervision of a centralized purchasing function.
• Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP), Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM), or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) credential(s) are preferred.

Benefits

• Full-time position with competitive salary range.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.