BUYER III - PURCHASING

Under the supervision of the Purchasing Manager, the incumbent purchases materials and/or services in accordance with Purchasing Department policies and procedures as well as Seminole Hard Rock Support Service’s internal controls. The Senior Buyer functions in a lead role with all Buyers ensuring consistency amongst all Seminole Hard Rock Support Service Properties and/or Hard Rock properties.  The Senior Buyer assists in the initiation of joining product/service synergies with all properties and is an integral part of the research, negotiation and implementation of new programs. 

• Ensures that Purchasing Policy and Procedures are adhered to and observed by the buyers and coordinators in the Purchasing Department.
• Responsible for training, re-training and coaching buyers and coordinators in the Purchasing Department
• Applies established standards and programs on behalf of Seminole Hard Rock Support Service that relate to the Purchasing Department.
• Analyzes markets and vendor conditions for quality, availability and price of materials.
• Evaluate and monitor the supplier community entailing meetings, conferences and product review.
• Interfaces at all levels with vendors. Solicits quotations, negotiates product/service contracts, prices, terms, delivery, quality and service in all commodities with a primary focus on F&B.
• Evaluates and selects suppliers based upon price, quality, availability, reliability and selection of materials/services. 
• Interfaces internally with employees and co-workers to determine exactness of materials/services needed. 
• Perform tastings, obtain samples, and assist with menu rollout on all new products nationally.
• Negotiate with the broad liners to stock products with continued monitoring to maintain adequate inventory in multiple markets.    
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of food and beverage products, specifications, markets, and negotiations.
• Maintains current knowledge of Purchasing policies and procedures, commodity markets, seasonal buys and lock-ins, negotiations and contracts as they relate to multiple properties.  
• Exercises high level of analysis, problem-solving, decision-making and prioritization on a daily basis. 
• Remains proficient in computerized purchasing, bidding, and data transmitting systems as they relate to the Purchasing Department.
• Maintains up-to-date working knowledge of materials and sources of supply. 
• Manages multiple high priority projects simultaneously, displaying a “sense of urgency” demeanor as a standard.  
• Helps to identify consolidation and synergies of products/services between companies under the Seminole Hard Rock Support Service umbrella and/or Hard Rock properties.
• Identifies challenges in processes and assists with pinpointing solutions to increase efficiencies.  
• Promotes affirmative public/employee relations, displays a positive demeanor and exhibits exceptional interpersonal skills at all times. 
• Maintains a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment within area of responsibility. 
• Performs all other related and compatible duties as assigned. 
• Ability to work independently with little supervision or as part of a team.  

• Five (5) years of purchasing/food and beverage buying experience with computer skills or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education. 
• Multi Unit food and beverage purchasing experience preferred.    
• Communication, problem solving, decision-making, prioritization and analytical skills required.
• Knowledge of Stratton Warren MMS system preferred. 
• Must be competent on Microsoft Word & Excel Software. 

Work Environment:

• Duties and responsibilities are typically performed in a professional office setting, but there may be times where you will need to be in operating areas. In these areas, you may be exposed to environmental factors including, but not limited to, second hand smoke and excessive noise.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus