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Buyer
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What they do
A Buyer buys products, materials or services needed by a company or organization. Manages inventory and schedule for purchasing, works with vendors and negotiates contracts, monitors quality of supplies and services purchased. May work in farm products, manufacturing, trade or services industries.
$59,263 / year median in Florida
-5% projected decline
Job Description
Our team members are the key to our company's success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits Incumbent purchases materials and/or services in accordance with Purchasing Department procedures and internal controls.
Essential Job Functions:
Must adhere to the Support Services Policies and Procedures. Interfaces at all levels with vendors. Solicits quotations, negotiates service contracts, prices, terms, delivery, quality and service. Evaluates and selects suppliers based upon price, quality, availability, reliability and selection of materials/services. Interfaces internally with employees and co-workers to determine exactness of materials/services. Maintains current knowledge of purchasing policies and procedures, quotations, negotiations, contracts, different types of purchase orders, vendor confidentiality, etc. Exercises high level of analysis, problem-solving, decision-making and prioritization on a daily basis. Maintains up-to-date working knowledge of materials and sources of supply.
Qualifications:
Associate's Degree with a major in Business or other related course of study, as well as one (1) or more years of purchasing experience or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education. Communication, problem-solving, decision-making, prioritization and analytical skills required. Experience in a purchasing department for a Four-Diamond or greater Hotel/Casino property required. Proficiency with Word and Excel required; Stratton Warren software experience a plus. F & B purchasing experience in excess of $50 million annually a plus. Multi-property, high volume buying experience a plus.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance