Purchasing Buyer

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Within assigned categories, purchase goods and services for use by the hotel. Manage inventory levels to maximize fulfillment while minimizing inventory costs. Seek to obtain the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible cost. Within assigned categories, conduct sourcing, RFx, negotiate and award contracts/purchase orders that ensure the correct amount of the product or service is received at the appropriate time and at the most favorable cost. Make return and follow-up on calls to maintain proper communication with clients, departmental staff and management staff. Confer with departments regarding requirements, specifications, quality of merchandise and delivery requirements. Set-up purchase documents and acquire approvals to assure compliance with established purchasing procedures. Confirm orders with suppliers, securing firm delivery dates, checking for shortages and discrepancies, and perform follow-up activities with suppliers as necessary. Solve invoice/receiving/inventory discrepancies. Any other duties as assigned within the scope of this position. KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES Must possess the following: Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with business contacts and team members at all levels of the company. A strong attention to detail and the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, staff, customers, and the public. The ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products: Project, Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher and Outlook. Basic reading, writing, math, and task completion skills. Clerical, compiling, analyzing, following instructions, influencing others, memorization, problem solving, independent judgment, and decision making skills. Flexibility to work all shifts including holidays, nights, and weekend hours as business needs dictate. Minimum age requirement: 21 years. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Business is preferred. Three to five years of purchasing experience, or any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Constantly sitting with occasional standing and walking during the shift. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling of 50 lbs or less. Constant repetitive use of the dominant hand with finger dexterity required for both hands. Constant use of vision abilities including distance, depth perception, field of vision, and color vision. These demands represent those necessary to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work performed indoors, alone and frequently with and around others. Face-to-face contact with others on extended shifts around computer equipment. Noise level is usually quiet to moderate. Possible exposure to confined areas and secondhand smoke. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kinsley Power Systems