Director of Purchasing - Maryland

Why We Need Your Talents:

As the Director of Purchasing, you will oversee all procurement activities, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of equipment and supplies for Maryland Live! Casino and its administrative offices. This role is accountable for maintaining accurate inventory control, managing on-site and off-site warehouses, and negotiating with vendors to secure the best pricing and service. You will consult with department heads to align purchasing decisions with operational needs, review and approve requisitions, and manage contracts within budgetary guidelines. Additionally, you will lead a high-performing team through training, performance management, and process optimization, while implementing strategies that reduce costs and enhance efficiency across the organization.

Where You'll Make an Impact:

• Develops and manages the budget for the Purchasing department.
• Responsible for ordering all supplies and equipment for Maryland Live Casino, and administrative offices.  Responsible for accurate inventory control.
• Consulting and advising department heads on decisions for equipment and supplies. Reviews and approves requisitions.
• Negotiating with vendors to procure the best price and quickest service for equipment and supplies. Directs the preparation of purchase orders and/or bid requests.
• Review bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Management of staff, to include training, interviewing for new hires, and conducting performance management evaluation. 
• Manages purchasing and warehousing processes, procedures to control and reduce loss time injuries. 
• Review purchasing department activities with Vice President, Finance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills to Help You Succeed:

• Ability to analyze and interpret departmental needs and results.
• Ability to solve complex problems.
• Ability to perform assigned duties under frequent time pressures in an interruptive environment.
• Ability to maintain mental concentration for significant periods of time.
• Broad variety of tasks and deadlines requires an irregular work schedule. Ability to manage subordinate team members and interact and develop outstanding working relationships with members of the Casino Cage, Slot Management, Table Games Management,
• Player Development / Casino Hosts and the Executive Team.

Must Haves:

• A 4-year degree in related fields or equivalent work experience.
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years experience in purchasing and receiving and inventory control. Experience in casino and or hospitality industry is preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the necessary license as mandated by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency. 

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to work irregular hours and extended shifts, including late nights, early mornings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work extended hours across all shifts in a 24/7 work environment.
• Ability to be exposed to alcohol, smoke, bright lights, and noise.
• Ability to walk up and down 31 stairs to the Casino floor.

Working Conditions:

• 24/7 high energy casino with over 300,000 sq. ft of gaming and entertainment space and approximately 3000 employees.
• Exposed to alcohol, cigarette and cigar smoke, bright lights, and loud noises.
• You will work in an environment where smoking is allowed.

Perks We Offer You

• Comprehensive group health benefits for full-time and part-time Team Members and their eligible dependents. Other benefits for full-time and part-time Team Members may include:
  • Free Basic Life Insurance
  • Free Short Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Generous retirement savings options
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
• On-site Wellness center for Team Members and eligible dependents (Maryland Property only)
• Training and pathways for career growth
• Robust Rewards & Recognition Programs
• Annual Merit Based Pay Increases
• Discretionary Performance Bonuses
• Discretionary Service Bonuses
• Free parking
• Free food and discounted meals
• Live! Hotel, Food & Beverage, and Entertainment Discounts

Life at Live!

Individuals chosen to be part of the Live! Team can expect:

• To be part of an exciting experience unlike any other in the market.
• To be given the power and responsibility to put service and community first.
• To come together as a strong team, while valuing and celebrating our diversity.
• To be given the tools, resources, and opportunity to grow in their career.
• To work hard and have fun.
• Live is a 24 hour /7 days per week high energy casino with a culture committed to fairness, teamwork, and most importantly FUN.
• The casino is large and fast paced, requiring the ability and energy to move about it with a true sense of urgency!
• Exposed to alcohol, cigarette and cigar smoke, bright lights, and loud noises.
• You will work in an environment where smoking is allowed.