Purchasing Manager

We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of co-workers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities. 

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits—such as day one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

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The purchasing manager is responsible for supervising and managing staff in the Purchasing department at Hollywood Casino Aurora and Hollywood Casino Joliet.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

- Responsible for assisting in the budget process for the department and provides recommendations; ensures compliance to departmental budget initiatives; reports budget concerns to manager

- Manages the procurement and deliveries of materials, supplies, and equipment for one casino within the brand

- Responsible for monitoring and supporting the Property’s diversity spend initiatives

- Responsible for procurement and expediting of all material supplies, equipment, and services across state and at properties

- Monitors results of department/function through inspection, evaluation, and analysis

makes changes if necessary to achieve end result

- Ensures all vendors comply with licensing requirements for appropriate regulatory bodies

- Ensures that the procurement process is operating in an effective manner to ensure the optimum benefit as it relates to the bidding process, terms of contract, and negotiations with vendors, while maintaining compliance with state regulations and internal controls

- Recommends substitutions for appropriate considerations/requests and analyzes quotes from vendors for unusual items

- Negotiates with vendors for good and services; negotiates the best possible price and service guarantee

- Develops new supply source where vendors are inadequate

- Audits blanket purchase orders and releases against blanket requisitions

- Purchases items and services on an advanced level

- identifies and implements economic savings and synergies across properties as appropriate

- Responsible for staff development and training programs

- Responsible for rewards and recognition program to maximize employee engagement

- Evaluates team members within department and delivers constructive feedback to employees regarding performance

- Determines recommendation for staffing

- Responsible for employee performance (disciplining, coaching, counseling)

- Responsible for the overall achievement of departmental customer service goals

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

- Must be 21 years of age

- Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from an accredited four-year college or university

- Five years’ experience in the purchasing field with progressively more challenging roles

- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Access, Word)

- Proven ability to delegate and lead a team in an effective and efficient manner

- Must be proficient in utilizing Stratton Warren

- Must possess proven negotiating skills

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be fluent and literate in English

- Must possess excellent interpersonal and employee relations skills

- Must be able to listen and respond to visual and oral cues

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Being an industry leader means more than being a purveyor of fun. We are also committed to values like diversity and sustainability — for our community, our team members, our vendors, and our planet. 

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