Senior Food and Beverage Buyer

*Please note: a resume is required for this position*

Pay Rate: $27.50 an hour

SUMMARY:  Negotiate and purchase goods and services for the Food & Beverage division. Responsible for a high level of guest service as described in your departments guest service standards. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform Requests for Proposal (RFP) and quotes (RFQ), negotiate prices, analyzes bids and prepare supporting documentation, recommendations and justifications
• Maximize profits through high quality, cost effective purchases
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory requirements and maintain records for audits
• Execute of required procurement
• Monitor, set and adjust food and beverage specification and PARs, including disposables, chemicals, equipment and supplies
• Negotiate bids and prepare procurement contracts and stocking agreements for review
• Maintain strong partnerships with vendors
• Complete reports and analyze and compile information to facilitate improved practices
• Evaluate market conditions and recommend new products and suppliers to enhance standards and increase profitability, which may include attending events and exhibitions
• Maintain quality of goods, timely delivery and compliance to terms of contracts
• Consult, advise and guide buyers on practices, processes and standards

KNOWLEDGE AND CERTIFICATION, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge and Certification

Required:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience
• 4-year Business Administration degree or related field and 3 years of related purchasing and negotiating experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills

Required:

• Accurate and detail-oriented
• Highly organized and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Strong computer skills Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook), Windows and purchasing software applications
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent problem solving, negotiating and conflict resolution skills
• Proficiency in sourcing products and suppliers

Abilities

Required:

• Ability to work fast and efficiently
• Ability to follow established dress code policies and practice good personal hygiene
• Ability to interact with guests, coworkers and management in a professional and courteous manner
• Ability to serve both internal and external customers
• Ability to control purchasing expenses with a cost effective mindset
• Ability to manage purchases in a timely and efficient manner
• Ability to speak in a clear, concise and pleasant voice
• Ability to remain focused for extended periods of time
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks under pressure while remaining professional
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems through analyzation and evaluation
• Ability to exercise ethical standards upholding Treasure Island’s values and policies

REQUIRED TRAINING

• Treasure Island guest service training
• Treasure Island purchasing software applications
• Any position-related training as determined by department manager

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time with occasional walking and standing
• Must have a good sense of balance, and be able to bend and kneel
• Must be able to reach and twist routinely
• Must be able to push, pull and grasp objects routinely
• Must have the ability to independently lift 25+ pounds occasionally
• Must be able to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions
• Must have good eye hand coordination

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed in the administration building but may require going onto the gaming floor, which has flashing lights, frequent loud noises and cigarette smoke; May also require going into the kitchen and warehouse, which has fumes and hot and cold temperatures
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including all shifts, weekends and holidays
• Extensive computer use
• Overtime may be required
• Occasionally must deal with angry or hostile individuals