Six Flags Entertainment Corporation · 10 hours ago
Centralized Purchasing Manager
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expSix Flags Entertainment Corporation is a leading theme park and entertainment company, and they are seeking a Centralized Purchasing Manager to optimize their supply chain logistics. This role involves managing procurement activities, ensuring compliance with policies, and developing strategies to drive cost savings and improve operational efficiency.
Entertainment
Responsibilities
Monitor and enforce adherence to established P2P agreements, ensuring all procurement activities align with contractual terms, organizational standards, and regulatory requirements
Rigorously enforce procurement policies and standard operating procedures to promote consistency, transparency, and accountability across purchasing activities. Communicate with Park Managers/Director and work within Procure to Pay agreements and policies
Partner with End User and Sourcing Teams to develop a strategic vision for driving costs down and increasing bottom line savings, timely deliveries, and internal customer satisfaction
Manage Centralized Purchasing Team to support buying strategy as outlined by Sourcing Teams
Prepare and issue accurate purchase orders in a timely manner. Ensure all procurement transactions are properly entered into the system for seamless processing and tracking. Monitor and follow up on supplier orders to ensure on-time delivery of goods and services. Proactively communicate with suppliers to address potential delays or disruptions
Ensure 100% compliance with all standard operating procedures (SOPs) as they relate to: Company policies, Federal and State regulations, OSHA guidelines and safety standards
Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in safety and operational practices
Analyze weekly, monthly, and quarterly purchasing and inventory trends to identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency, and improved forecasting
Generate actionable insights from Inventory data to support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement
Advocate and support the continued development of Six Flags Procurement function, including measurement and tracking of benefits, compliance monitoring, and management report-outs. Champion the professional development of other Procurement team members
Train teams (Procurement and Requesters) in the proper use of procurement systems and Six Flags Procurement policies. Consistently review processes for improvement and ensure adherence to established standards
Qualification
Required
High school diploma / GED or Associate's degree / vocational or technical school degree
6-8 years of work-related experience with 5+ years progressive experience in purchasing, inventory, and supply chain management with extensive knowledge in operations- or indirects-related goods/services. In a strategic setting of a mid to large size organization
At least 3-5 years of supervisory/leadership experience
Strong computer skills, analytic skills, and problem-solving skills utilizing Microsoft Excel/Word. Fusion ERP and Maximo MMS
Company
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) is North America’s largest regional amusement-resort operator with 26 amusement parks, 15 water parks and 9 resort properties across 16 states in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase