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This position exercises independent judgment in coordinating purchasing activities, resolving operational issues, monitoring vendor performance, and implementing procurement strategies that support organizational objectives. The Assistant Purchasing Manager serves as a key resource for purchasing staff and acts on behalf of the Purchasing Manager in their absence.\n\nAssist in planning, organizing, and directing day-to-day purchasing operations to support departmental and organizational requirements.\nSupervise, provide guidance, train, coach, and support Buyers and Purchasing Coordinators to ensure efficient workflow, employee development, and compliance with established procedures.\nReview purchasing activities, requisitions, sourcing decisions, and procurement transactions to ensure alignment with company objectives, budget requirements, and procurement standards.\nDevelop and execute sourcing and procurement strategies for assigned categories and contracted services in support of organizational objectives.\nEvaluate vendor performance, recommend vendor selections, negotiate pricing and contract terms, and maintain strategic vendor relationships that support operational continuity, service excellence, and cost efficiency.\nResolve vendor performance issues, service failures, delivery concerns, and contractual disputes through analysis and collaboration with vendors and internal stakeholders.\nAnalyze spending patterns, vendor pricing, market conditions, and procurement data to support departmental budgeting, forecasting, cost-control initiatives, and financial objectives. Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities while ensuring purchasing decisions align with operational requirements and budget targets.\nAssist in the preparation, monitoring, and administration of operating and capital budgets. Review purchasing expenditures against budget projections, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions to support departmental and organizational financial performance objectives.\nReview and approve purchasing transactions within delegated authority and approve vendor changes, sourcing adjustments, and product substitutions in accordance with company guidelines.\nCollaborate with Gaming Operations, Facilities, Information Technology, Security, Finance, Hotel Operations, and other departments to ensure procurement activities effectively support organizational needs.\nAssist in developing, implementing, and maintaining procurement policies, procedures, best practices, and internal controls while ensuring compliance with company requirements, audit standards, and applicable regulations.\nParticipate in inventory management initiatives and assist departments in maintaining appropriate inventory levels that support operational requirements and financial objectives.\nPrepare reports and presentations regarding purchasing performance, vendor metrics, cost-savings initiatives, budget performance, and operational objectives.\nIdentify process improvement opportunities, establish best practices, and implement initiatives that enhance efficiency, compliance, service levels, and overall procurement performance.\nSupport departmental strategic planning initiatives by assisting in the development and implementation of procurement objectives, performance metrics, vendor management strategies, and long-range sourcing plans that align with organizational goals.\nServe as Acting Purchasing Manager during absences and assume responsibility for departmental operations, personnel oversight, and operational decision-making.\nPerform additional duties consistent with the strategic scope of the role.\n\nThe duties listed are not set forth for the purpose of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a position title or those to be assigned and performed temporarily outside of an employee’s normal line of work.\n\nQUALIFICATIONS\n\nWork Experience Required: 5+ years of progressively responsible procurement, sourcing, or purchasing experience, preferably in a casino, hospitality, gaming, or high-volume operational environment. Prior supervisory or lead experience preferred. Experience negotiating with vendors and managing purchasing operations with measurable business impact.\n\nEducation: Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.\n\nOther Requirements: Comprehensive knowledge of purchasing principles, vendor management, strategic sourcing, contract administration, and procurement best practices. Strong understanding of inventory management, budgeting, cost-control practices, and supply chain operations. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ERP and purchasing systems, ten-key, and standard office software. Demonstrated ability to analyze data, develop recommendations, manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and make independent decisions within established guidelines. Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Consistent attendance and punctuality.\n\nSCHEDULED HOURS\n\nCommerce Casino operates 24 hours, 7 days a week. 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