Hybrid Senior Food & Beverage Buyer bei Dreamscape

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Senior Food & Beverage Buyer is responsible for supporting the Purchasing / Warehouse team at Dreamscape’s Rio Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. The position will directly support the Purchasing Director with sourcing and purchasing various food, beverage and commodities to support operations.

ROLE EXPECTATIONS

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain exceptional customer service at every interaction.

• Negotiate pricing, contract terms and analyze vendor performance.

• Evaluate current and prospective suppliers to determine supply capabilities, transportation logistics and inventory control management.

• Maintain proper ordering procedures, resolution processes and historical data to ensure effective inventory control to maximize sales and minimize excess.

• Approve and issue purchase orders.

• Support departments with sourcing options and any entering PO information into database.

• Actively demonstrate business acumen in regard to purchasing, economics, ethics, accounting, business law and federal laws as applicable.

• Perform other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum five (5) years of related purchasing experience in a casino, hotel, warehouse, food manufacturing, grocery/retail, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong organizational skills, solution-driven, analytical thinker.

• Ability to negotiate terms that are favorable to the business and customers.

• Good knowledge of purchasing principles, practices and methods used in a competitive procurement environment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Proactive with an attention to detail.

• High School Diploma or GED (required)

• At least 21 years of age.

PREFERRED

• Previous experience working in a similar work setting.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state, gaming and local regulations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work under time constraints and within established deadlines.

• Must regularly lift and/move up to 25 pounds, and must have the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment and exposed to various environmental factors such as but not limited to noise, dust and smoke.

• May be exposed periodically to chilled or warm temperatures within the operations and warehouse environments.

PAY RANGE

• The pay range for this position is $29.10/hour.

Rio Las Vegas is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Rio Las Vegas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.