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About the Role

The Buyer II protects the company's bottom line by obtaining the best value for goods and services. This role is responsible for the procurement of required goods and/or services in specified commodities or for specific departments, handling more complex projects and commodities based on experience. The Buyer II also assists in training Buyer I teammates.

Responsibilities

• Conducts the procurement of goods and service as needed by user department requirements in accordance with all relevant policies and procedures.
• Receives, reviews and responds to requisitions and capital requests.
• Maintains bid specs and blanket purchase orders.
• Researches and identifies potential vendors for applicable commodities.
• Leads the “Commodity Team” on projects with operating departments.
• Prepares master specifications and requests item numbers for repetitive purchase items.
• Collects, compares and analyzes data and specifications (scope of work) for RFQ/RFP.
• Invites quotations, examines bids and makes recommendations on awarding of purchase orders.
• Works on multiple projects and prioritize them in order to meet required deadlines.
• Conducts vendor conference calls and site visits.
• Verifies all bids are accurate and returned within the allowed time constraints.
• Follows up on purchases to ensure timely receipt of proper quantity and quality.
• Participates in short and long term strategic planning as required.
• Promotes and adheres to Ethical Procurement Standards.
• Conducts vendor visits to ensure vendors are in compliance with SGC minimum standards and to understand their commodities and capabilities.
• Maintains productive and proactive business relations with suppliers and user departments.
• Assists with the preparation of various monthly reports on orders raised, products used and project status.
• Documents and maintains product and supplier files of all relevant information including supplier responses, product availability, specification and price.
• Negotiates pricing, incentives, rebates, terms and maintain monthly cost saving reports.
• Evaluates and recommends “best value” alternatives: product standardization, private label brands, lowest cost products, options, outsourcing, standardization, etc.
• Resolves invoices in dispute.
• Duties, responsibilities, requirements and expectations pertaining to this job are subject to change as needed.
• Hours are determined by a 24-hour schedule.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older upon employment.
• A combination of equivalent education and experience may be substituted for above requirements.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Knowledge of Market conditions and sources of supply, Procurement laws, and regulations is required.
• Must be willing and able to obtain education as requested/needed on Contract Law, Business Law, Indian Law and UCC Regulations as well as other Procurement related topics.
• Must possess excellent communication skills – verbal, written and presentation.
• Ability to write routine correspondence and to speak effectively to the public, employees and guests.
• Must have the ability to deal effectively and interact well with the guests and employees.
• Must have the ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and move through all areas of the casino.
• Maintain physical stamina and proper mental attitude to work under pressure in a fast-paced, casino environment and effectively work with co-workers, management, guests and vendors.
• In the absence of fully qualified candidates, some requirements may be waived.

Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Agilysys SWS (Stratton Warren Systems) Software

Location

• Casino floor

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Three (3) to five (5) years of corporate Procurement experience required.

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• A.P.P (Accredited Procurement Practitioner) Certification is preferred.

Salary/Compensations

• $61,336.77
• Compensation is negotiable based on experience and education.

About the Company

• Great teams make the #Best8Hours of your day.
• At Seneca Resorts & Casinos, we work hard, celebrate often, and build a culture people actually want to be part of.