This is a Full-Time Year-Round Position. Please submit a resume.

Job Summary:

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for procuring goods and services needed to support Maintenance & Construction and facility operations while ensuring purchases meet company requirements for cost, quality, availability, and delivery. This position works with internal departments and suppliers to obtain materials, equipment, parts, and services; prepare and process purchase orders; monitor outstanding orders; resolve purchasing issues; and maintain accurate procurement records. The Purchasing Agent is expected to develop productive vendor relationships, identify appropriate sources of supply, obtain competitive pricing when required, and help ensure materials and services are available when needed to support safe and efficient operations.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Purchase materials, parts, equipment, supplies, and services in accordance with company policies and established purchasing procedures. Review purchase requests to ensure information, specifications, quantities, account information, approvals, and other required documentation are complete. Identify and research potential suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and service providers. Obtain pricing, quotations, availability, lead times, and other information necessary to fulfill purchasing requirements. Obtain competitive bids or quotations when required by company policy or when beneficial to the company. Compare supplier quotations based on price, availability, delivery, quality, specifications, service, and other applicable requirements. Work with requestors to clarify specifications, quantities, delivery requirements, substitutions, and other purchasing needs. Prepare, review, issue, and maintain purchase orders. Confirm supplier receipt and acknowledgement of purchase orders and verify pricing, quantities, delivery dates, freight terms, and other order information. Monitor open purchase orders and follow up with suppliers regarding order status and expected delivery dates. Expedite critical, emergency, delayed, or high-priority orders when necessary. Communicate potential shortages, delays, substitutions, or other purchasing issues to affected departments. Coordinate with Shipping, Receiving, Inventory, Maintenance & Construction, Finance, and other departments to resolve purchasing and delivery issues. Review discrepancies involving pricing, quantities, damaged materials, incorrect shipments, backorders, and other supplier-related issues. Assist with returns, credits, replacements, warranty claims, and other vendor resolutions. Build and maintain professional relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, contractors, and internal customers. Evaluate supplier performance and communicate significant concerns regarding quality, pricing, service, reliability, or delivery. Identify opportunities for improved pricing, alternative suppliers, product substitutions, and other purchasing efficiencies. Negotiate routine pricing, delivery schedules, freight terms, discounts, and other purchasing conditions within assigned authority. Maintain awareness of market conditions, material availability, product changes, and supplier lead times that may affect operations. Receive, verify, and process invoices as required. Research and resolve purchase order and involve discrepancies. Maintain accurate purchase order, vendor, quotation, and purchasing records utilizing company systems and established procedures. Ensure purchasing documentation complies with company policies, approval requirements, and record-retention procedures. Maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding pricing, supplier information, contracts, financial information, and other proprietary business information. Provide purchasing status updates and information to internal customers and leadership as requested. Assist other Purchasing Agents and Procurement personnel during periods of increased workload or operational need. Support emergency and after-hours purchasing needs when required. Perform other duties and special assignments as directed.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have a High School Diploma of GED. Previous purchasing, procurement, inventory, maintenance, construction, warehouse, or related operational experience required. Previous experience in a theme park, entertainment, hospitality, manufacturing, maintenance, construction, or facilities environment preferred. General knowledge and understanding of maintenance and construction materials, parts, tools, equipment, and terminology preferred. Ability to read and understand quotations, purchase orders, invoices, specifications, and related purchasing documents. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to accurately compare pricing, quantities, specifications, and other purchasing information. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word, preferred. Experience using purchasing, inventory, financial, or enterprise resource planning systems preferred. Must have the ability to read, write, comprehend instructions, and communicate effectively in English.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Ability to listen, understand, and perform tasks in a manner consistent with company policies and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively with employees, vendors, contractors, and leadership. Ability to smile and make eye contact to create a friendly impression when greeting Guests, vendors, and other employees. Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple purchase requests, purchase orders, vendor communications, and deadlines. Ability to read and comprehend purchase requests, quotations, purchase orders, invoices, specifications, and related business documents. Ability to analyze and compare pricing quantities, delivery dates, specifications, and supplier information. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate percentages, extensions, unit costs, discounts, freight costs, and other purchasing-related calculations. Ability to perform or learn calculations utilizing both Standard Units and the Metric System for weight, volume, distance, and other measurements. Ability to utilize computers, purchasing systems, spreadsheets, email, and other applicable business technology. Ability to comprehend instructions and retain information. Ability to remain flexible and handle frequent changes in priorities. Ability to work independently while recognizing when supervisory or technical assistance is required. Ability to get along with other employees, work through problems, and resolve conflicts professionally. Must possess strong safety awareness and the ability to work around maintenance, construction, warehouse, and facility operations.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have the manual dexterity necessary to complete assigned job duties. Ability to sit and/or stand for short or extended periods. Tasks may involve balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, walking, and other physical activities associated with inspecting or handling materials. Tasks may involve lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling objects and materials weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally heavier materials with appropriate assistance. Ability to use standard and specialized office equipment. Ability to perform all other duties as assigned in accordance with the physical job description.

Work Environment:

A Purchasing Specialist works primarily in an office setting, with regular interaction with maintenance, construction, operations, and vendor teams. The role involves occasional visits to maintenance shops, warehouses, construction areas, and other operational locations, with exposure to varying weather conditions, uneven surfaces, equipment, and moderate noise levels. The position requires regular use of computers, phones, and other office equipment, along with strong organization, attention to detail, and communication skills. Work includes collaboration with team members, contractors, and vendors to support purchasing needs, with flexibility to move between office and operational environments as needed. Appropriate safety gear and adherence to safety protocols are required when entering designated maintenance or construction areas. Benefits Offered Free Admission

• Free admission to Silver Dollar City Attractions and discounted admissions to Herschend Enterprises' attractions and resorts across the US for you and your dependents. Exclusive Admission Discounts
• Complimentary tickets & discounts on season passes for loved ones. Food & Merchandise Discounts
• Discounts on dining, drinks and merchandise across Silver Dollar City Attractions. 401(k) & Profit Sharing
• The Profit Sharing and 401(k) Retirement Plan is available to hosts after they have been with the Company for 3 months (Monthly Plan Entry Dates). Health Insurance
• Affordable health plan options (co-pay, HSA, FSA) available to all full-time seasonal and year-round employees. Mary's Well House
• Employee health center provides employees with basic office visits, x-rays and lab work for a co-pay, whether insured or not. Free Tuition
• Earn your degree, debt-free.

100% free tuition starting day one of employment.

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