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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas · 3 days ago

DIRECTOR - PURCHASING

Las Vegas, NV

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas is set to open a luxury resort that will transform the Las Vegas skyline. The Director of Purchasing will oversee all purchasing, receiving, and warehousing activities, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services while maintaining compliance with quality standards. This role involves analyzing market conditions, developing purchasing systems, and managing vendor relationships.

Hospitality

Responsibilities

Analyzes markets and vendor conditions for quality, availability and price of materials

In accordance with company policies and internal controls, develops and implements purchasing, receiving and warehousing systems

Prepares instruction/procedure manuals as required to assist department will all new systems and policies

Develops, updates, maintains and enforces purchasing, receiving and warehousing policies and procedures

Coordinates procedures with all departments

Reviews bids and quotations obtained by the Purchasing staff and makes selections and recommendations

Prepares detailed reports regarding all aspects of the procurement process as required

Interviews, hires, and trains employees; plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines employees; addresses complaints and resolves problems

Prepares department budget

Provides detailed analysis and implementation for all special projects as required

Maintains a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment within area of responsibility

Lead, direct, and manage all department operations. Maintain regular presence throughout the department

Establish, implement, and monitor purchasing guidelines for the property along with product specifications, requisition procedures, and par levels

Implement and monitor procedures for receiving, storing, and rotating goods. Ensure sanitation and safety procedures are maintained

Maintain financial and product integrity for the property

Select and catalog vendors, contractors, and service providers

Establish and maintain accurate inventory records. Participate in periodic department inventories. Recommend appropriate actions based on results of inventory reporting

Participate in monthly closing process by ensuring all deadlines are met and proper reporting is completed

Read and review invoices to verify the accuracy of invoice specs and determine expenses, amount, and type of product being delivered to the property

Ensure all purchasing policies and procedures are fully implemented and consistently followed in all departments. Ensure bidding protocol is adhered to

Manage relationships with vendors; assist in negotiating agreements. Maintain relationships with key clients, owners, investors, and suppliers

Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations

Assist in creating property annual operating budget, and capital plan

Prepare and execute business plans to ensure the maximization of department performance

Create and develop goals and operational strategies for the operations that are aligned with the Hard Rock brand. Communicate the role that each employee has in their achievement and ensure accountability

Analyze and identify financial opportunities including cost controls, productivity levels, and revenue generation

Monitor actual expenses to determine variance and assess goal accomplishments, and adjust strategies and forecasts accordingly

Review weekly forecasts and planning of cost expenditures to correspond to forecasted occupancy and costs

Balance staffing levels and labor to achieve ideal employee/guest engagement and cost ratio

Attract and select the best talent available from inside or outside the organization

Develop and implement strategies to retain staff

Train, coach, and counsel managers, supervisors and employees to achieve their career goals and maximize their potential

Monitor and evaluate staff performance and deliver recognition and rewards

Promote a positive work environment for all employees and ensure all employment related processes and documentation are in compliance

Conduct regular meetings with staff to communicate global programs, implement new products and procedures, and discuss areas of opportunities, special events, and other activities

Participate in and ensure Sound Checks are being conducted in department

Ensure an extraordinary experience and create loyalty to the property and Hard Rock brand by exceeding expectations through exceptional service and product quality

Monitor quality assurance program scores and guest feedback. Take corrective action when necessary

Ensure all property policies and procedures are fully implemented in department, including health and safety guidelines

Promote the organization in and out of industry and at relevant trade associations

Present a professional image to employees, guests, clients, owners, and investors

Perform duties in accordance with and ensure compliance with property management agreement and other requirements and regulations

Operate ethically to protect the Hard Rock brand. Ensure brand and business initiatives are implemented

Maintain confidentiality of guest, employee, and company information

Performs all other related and compatible duties as assigned

Qualification

Purchasing managementLuxury hotel experienceVendor negotiationFinancial analysisMicrosoft Office proficiencyInventory managementF & B buying experienceTeam leadershipCommunication skillsTime managementProblem-solving

Required

8+ years' experience in purchasing

Degree/diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides knowledge, skills, and ability sufficient to successfully perform the duties of the position

Working knowledge of local vendors for sourcing purposes

Purchasing manager or above experience for multiple properties and locations

Supervision of warehouse operations with an average inventory in excess of $1,000,000

F & B buying experience with an annual budget of $50,000,000 or more

High energy with effective and influential people skills

Ability to prioritize and work on several projects simultaneously

Ability to comprehend and use technical or professional language, either written or spoken, to communicate complex ideas

Strong communication and listening skills and excellent speaking, reading, and writing ability

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, owners, investors, and employees of the organization

Ability to perform complex quantitative calculations or reasoning

Ability to perform numerical operations using basic counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying or dividing

Strong command of software applications, especially Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and hotel-specific platforms (MICROS Opera, Sabre/SYNXIS, Delphi, SUN, etc.)

Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers and staff, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy

Fluency in English

Ability to move throughout the business (standing, walking, kneeling, bending) for extended periods of time

Ability to sit for extended periods of time

Ability to make repeating movements of the arms, hands, and wrists

Ability to express or exchange ideas verbally and perceive sound by ear

Ability to obtain impressions through the eyes

Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and ability to work with hand above shoulders

Ability to occasionally move objects (lift, push, pull, balance, carry) up to 50 pounds / 25 kilograms

Ability to turn or twist body parts in a circular motion

Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, chemicals, and loud/noisy environment

Ability to operate potentially hazardous equipment

Deep understanding of lifestyle hotels

Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and strong organizational skills

Must meet legal requirements for any required licensing

Ability to travel occasionally

Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency including Word, Outlook and Excel

Time management skills

Ability to respond to inquiries and resolve complaints from vendors, regulatory agencies or members of the business community

Direct and manage team members

Ability to read and understand all policies and procedures

Able to communicate effectively with guests, vendors and team members

Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents

Ability to effectively present information to senior management

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal diagrammatic or schedule format

Must possess basic mathematical skills to include ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide

Must possess ability to work with mathematical concepts and to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations

Must possess ability to handle non-standard situations where independent judgement is required and limited guidelines exist

Must possess ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited information exists

Must possess the ability to operate a computerized inventory/purchasing system