JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Senior Procurement Specialist will work with Procurement Leadership to ensure that the procurement of goods/services required by the Agua Caliente Casinos is done so in a timely and efficient manner and per company policy. The Senior Procurement Specialist will be assigned buying responsibilities based on commodity, service type, and/or department. The Senior Procurement Specialists will liaison between the Procurement & Sourcing Manager, Procurement Supervisors and the Contract/Program Administrator to assist with implementation/execution of sourcing programs as well as driving compliance. The Senior Procurement Specialist must possess a strong understanding of sourcing and purchasing processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned)

• Ensure that all purchases are facilitated in compliance with established procedures and/or per contractual agreements.
• Obtain competitive bids for goods and/or services for off contract purchases as defined by company/departmental policy.
• Issue and expedite purchase orders for goods and services needed for the Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage and the Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs.
• Determine vendor selection based on quality, service and price with a focus on delivering the greatest possible value for the company.
• Track supplier performance to include on time deliveries, fill rates, meeting product specifications and the suppliers ability to offer other value added alternatives.
• Assist internal customers with product specification development.
• In coordination with Procurement & Sourcing Manager and the Procurement Supervisors, Identify cost savings and process efficiency opportunities for the company.
• Provide timely and accurate communication to internal customers and company management.
• Perform other job related duties as needed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management, Hotel Administration, Business or Accounting/Finance preferred.
• Five years of procurement experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office with emphasis in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to communicate in English in both oral and written form.
• Experience with PeopleSoft Purchasing a plus.

• Ensure that all purchases are facilitated in compliance with established procedures and/or per contractual agreements.
• Obtain competitive bids for goods and/or services for off contract purchases as defined by company/departmental policy.
• Issue and expedite purchase orders for goods and services needed for the Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage and the Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs.
• Determine vendor selection based on quality, service and price with a focus on delivering the greatest possible value for the company.
• Track supplier performance to include on time deliveries, fill rates, meeting product specifications and the suppliers ability to offer other value added alternatives.
• Assist internal customers with product specification development.
• In coordination with Procurement & Sourcing Manager and the Procurement Supervisors, Identify cost savings and process efficiency opportunities for the company.
• Provide timely and accurate communication to internal customers and company management.
• Perform other job related duties as needed