Director of Purchasing

About the Role 

The Director of Purchasing  is responsible for the successful overall direction, administration, and coordination of the Purchasing function.

 Position Responsibilities

·       Direct all purchasing and inventory activities for all departments while ensuring compliance with NJ CCC purchasing and disbursement regulation requirements

·       Standardize purchasing and inventory processes

·       Lead negotiations with vendors and suppliers

·       Draft RFP documents for products and services and manage the bid process

·       Administer company’s procurement management agreements

·       Manage supplier relationships and contract compliance

·       Administer company’s commercial card program

·       Satisfy all purchasing and transfer requests in a timely and efficient manner

·       Utilize bulk buying and dynamic par inventory levels to maintain highly competitive pricing

·       Ensures a high level of satisfaction is achieved and maintained from internal customers (department heads, outlet managers and chefs) regarding the quality and consistency of products and services

·       Actively monitors purchasing reports and analyses to optimize cost, quality, and delivery  

·       Develop, mentor, and motivate the purchasing team

·       Maintain Stratton Warren Purchasing system

·       Ensures compliance with the company’s internal controls and accounting procedures

·       Set up and monitor rebate program

·       Must be able to work holidays and weekends, as well as flexible shifts and/or unusual hours.

·       Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 25 lbs.

·       Must have excellent communication and phone etiquette/skills.

·       Must be able to sit and work at a computer for prolonged periods of time.

·       Must be able to stand at copier workstation and effectively use a computer keyboard.

·       Must be able to twist and bend while standing and sitting to access files at desk and in file cabinets.

·       Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in managing high volume Purchasing and Inventory, developing, and implementing procurement and inventory procedures product knowledge and advanced purchasing techniques.

·       Minimum five years’ experience in vendor licensing environment preferred

·       Must be detail oriented

·       Effective communication and organizational skills

·       Knowledge of MS Office Suite

·       Extensive knowledge of New Jersey Casino Control Act and regulations and procedures related to Purchasing

·       Knowledge of Stratton Warren (Agilysys) purchasing system

·       Ability to interact with all levels of management

·       Multi-functional in a fast-paced environment

·       Food and Beverage purchasing experience

·       Ability to acquire New Jersey Key Employee License

·       Ability to effectively communicate in English

• Free meal on shift
• Training & Development
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k,)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off
• Free Parking
• Our cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $86,000 -$101,000 annually. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including experience and expertise and may vary from the amount listed above.