Affinity Gaming · 2 weeks ago
Purchasing Buyer - F&B
Las Vegas, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAffinity Interactive is seeking a Buyer - Food & Beverage (F&B) to join the Corporate Purchasing team. The role involves supporting procurement activities related to Food & Beverage operations across all Affinity Interactive locations, ensuring quality and meeting business needs while managing supplier relationships and market trends.
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Responsibilities
Support Senior Food and Beverage Buyer to source and purchase items as requested by each food and beverage department while ensuring quality and meeting business needs
Review department purchase requisitions to ensure adequate details and approvals are provided prior to processing
Create Purchase Orders (PO) and coordinate with receiving to monitor delivery of items purchased
Expedite orders and arrange best new delivery dates in the event of a delay
Source and present substitute (like) items to requestor for items out of stock or delayed
Research and identify potentially new suppliers for food and beverage items
Prepare and manage RFPs and RFQs
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships for a reliable supply chain
Continuously track food and beverage market trends, commodity prices, and potential risks to inform purchasing decisions
Identify and log savings opportunities
Collaborate with F&B and Marketing departments to properly plan, cost out and execute items for new menu rollouts, special events, limited time offers (LTO’s), etc
Schedule tastings, cuttings, sample reviews as needed/requested
Create and maintain item numbers and specifications within the purchasing systems
Resolve delivery discrepancies with suppliers and invoice variances within Ottimate in a timely manner
Communicate clearly, professionally and effectively with vendors and internal customers at all times
Assist F&B departments with budgeting and forecasting
Performs other duties as may be assigned
All duties to be performed in accordance with departmental and Affinity Interactive’s programs, policies, and procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 3 years of Food & Beverage procurement experience in a hospitality or restaurant chain environment preferred or equivalent education and related experience
Culinary experience is a plus
Strong computer skills working with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, Stratton Warren, RedRock, Zoom
Capable of analyzing data, making data-driven decisions, and developing 'should-cost' models
Strong interpersonal, time management and teamwork skills
Ability to train F&B staff on the procurement/inventory system
Communicate effectively to all levels of the organization with excellent written and verbal skills
Minimum 21 years of age
Must possess a local valid driver license
Must obtain and maintain multiple gaming licenses if required
Benefits
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401K
PTO
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Company
Affinity Gaming
Affinity Gaming, formerly known as Herbst Gaming, is a casino operator based in Paradise, Nevada.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$375M2021-06-14Acquired
2016-07-01Debt Financing· $375M
Leadership Team
Eric Fiocco
SVP, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Marketing Officer
Vincent Lentini
SVP Marketing / CMO
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