Purchasing Specialist

Four Diamond Service Agreement All Team Members will display a Four Diamond commitment to customer service through the delivery and maintenance of the Quality Standards established by Pechanga Resort Casino.

JOB SUMMARY

The Purchasing Specialist acts under the authority of the Purchasing Manager. Supports Purchasing Team with daily maintenance of FSM tasks. Collaborates with Purchasing, Warehouse Receiving and Accounts Payable on vendor payment issues and performs other related work as required.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Key Responsibilities Responsible for daily system maintenance tasks. Work directly with Accounts Payable team to resolve any vendor invoice/payment issues. Work directly with Warehouse Manager and team to resolve any vendor invoice/payment issues. Assist Purchasing Manager and Team in creating and/or running purchasing reports. Assist Purchasing Manager with Vendor Contracts and tracking Rebates. Access to sensitive assets and areas are to be kept confidential. Ability to communicate effectively with Team Members and suppliers regarding product specifications. Work and communicate with internal and external guests to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, professional, and cooperative manner. Must be committed to quality service. Ability to communicate with suppliers to ensure adequate and timely response to operational purchasing needs. Other duties as assigned. Accountability This position has no supervisory responsibilities. The Team Member is responsible for protecting the assets of PRC. Education H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required Associate’s Degree (AA) Preferred Experience Experience Experience Details Required/ Preferred 2-4 Years At least 2 years’ experience in fast-paced office environment Required 4-6 Years 5 years Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities COMMUNICATION SKILLS: The position requires the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. The position also requires the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. The ability to effectively present information and responds to questions from groups of managers, clients, guests, and the general public is required as well. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: This position requires the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages. The position also requires the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra. REASONING ABILITY: The position requires the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. The position also requires the ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and work with several abstract and concrete variables. Previous work experience with the Lawson-Infor purchasing system is preferred. Knowledge of purchasing policies and procedures. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel. Excellent organizational skills, strong ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal form. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Able to work in a fast-paced environment and perform multiple tasks. Must be able to meet deadlines, inclusive of working longer hours when required. Must have ability to maintain total confidentiality. Must be a self-starter who is highly motivated and resourceful. Must be able to work with a positive attitude in a fast-paced and culturally diverse casino environment. Must be able to take direction and follow through with assigned tasks. Must be flexible and willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays when required. Disclaimer The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by Team Members within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of Team Members assigned to this job. Pechanga Resort Casino will at all times and for all positions give hiring transfers and promotional preferences to qualified applicants in the following order. 1. Pechanga Band of Indian Members, 2. Pechanga Band Member Spouses, 3. Other American Indians, 4. All others. The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by Team Members within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of Team Members assigned to this job. Purchasing Operations, Temecula, CA 92592 #J-18808-Ljbffr Infor