What are the responsibilities and job description for the BUYER position at Treasure Island, LLC?
Overview
It is the primary responsibility of the Buyer to work with assigned departments to secure products needed by sourcing, bidding, negotiating, recommending vendors, creating purchase orders, placing orders and by following-up. All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and property policies, practices and procedures.
Specific Job Functions:
• Negotiate prices, services, terms, and assigned commodities with vendors.• Convert requisitions to purchase orders using the Stratton Warren computer program.• Maintain relationship with assigned departments to oversee the commodities.• Provide feedback to vendors and encourage vendor involvement when necessary. • Monitor vendor performance by troubleshooting and resolving issues, their ability to meet delivery schedules and deadlines, timelines, and product feedback from departments.• Perform all duties deemed necessary for the success of the department.
Responsibilities/Qualifications
• Excellent interpersonal skills in person and on the phone required.• Two years of relevant experience in purchasing required.• Knowledge of computer software including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Stratton Warren preferred.• Clear understanding of the supplier chain preferred.