Purchasing Manager

at  Owensboro Racing Gaming

Join the fun at Owensboro Racing & Gaming! We are hiring for a Purchasing Manager at our new facility, opening early in 2025. Owensboro Racing & Gaming will be CDI’s newest state-of-the-art venue featuring 600 state-of-the-art historical racing machines (HRMs), a retail sportsbook, simulcast wagering, and multiple food and beverage offerings.

SUMMARY

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for providing strategic leadership and accountability for all responsibilities related to the position as outlined below in accordance with Owensboro Racing and Gaming (the “Company”) policies and procedures.
The Purchasing Manager follows and assists in enforcing all Corporate Purchasing policies regarding daily purchases of goods and services for their respective property. Additionally, the Purchasing Manager will work in conjunction with the Senior Director of Finance on various initiatives and projects.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• 5-7 years experience in purchasing, receiving, and inventory control.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related or relevant area is preferred.
• Able to obtain and maintain a valid Kentucky gaming/racing license

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive but a general illustration. It may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities deemed necessary.

• Ensures compliance with all Corporate Purchasing policies and procedures.
• Trains all new employees on the use of the purchasing system as well as all CDI Corporate policies.
• Monitors system functions and internal processes, making recommendations to Sr. Director of Finance for efficiency improvements.
• Responsible for working monthly Open Purchase Order report in compliance with policy.
• Responsible for reviewing each submitted requisition, obtaining the best price before approving it, and forwarding it for final approval.
• Prepares the purchase order for each approved requisition.
• Ensures receipt of each vendor confirmation and its attachment to the associated purchase order.
• Negotiates with vendors to procure the best price and quickest service for goods and services for local needs.
• Review bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority for local needs.
• Works with Sr. Corporate Purchasing Manager on enterprise-wide projects.
• Informs Sr. Director of Finance of any recurring issues with compliance with regulations and standards regarding all Corporate policies and procedures.
• Assists in resolving problems with purchases or services; discusses defective or unacceptable goods/services with users, vendors, or inspection/quality control personnel to determine the source of trouble/problem and appropriate corrective action.
• Aids Corporate Purchasing team as necessary with new vendor requests.