What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Gila River Resorts & Casinos?
Closing Date: October 6th, 2026 at 4:00 PM
This is your Moment. At Gila River Resorts & Casinos, we're looking for more than employees. We're looking for Moment Makers. People who combine professionalism with genuine warmth, who anticipate needs before they're spoken, and who take pride in turning everyday interactions into unforgettable experiences. Our team understands that exceptional service is about what you do, but true hospitality is about how you make people feel.
What You’ll Accomplish
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
We Look For The Following In Every Team Member
When you join Gila River Resorts & Casinos, you're joining a team that values your contributions and invests in your future. From comprehensive health coverage and company-paid benefits to a generous 401(k) match, wellness initiatives, paid time off, and exclusive team member perks, our rewards package is designed to help you succeed professionally and personally. Because when our Moment Makers feel supported, empowered, and valued, they create unforgettable experiences for our guests while also thriving within their careers. (Benefits eligibility determined by hours worked and length of time in role.)
Last but not least…You Do You!
We at Gila River Resorts & Casinos encourage you to be your authentic self, embrace your individuality, and enjoy the inclusive and supportive culture we offer. We embrace a wide demographic of team members, all with a shared focus of delivering an optimal guest experience.
This is your Moment. At Gila River Resorts & Casinos, we're looking for more than employees. We're looking for Moment Makers. People who combine professionalism with genuine warmth, who anticipate needs before they're spoken, and who take pride in turning everyday interactions into unforgettable experiences. Our team understands that exceptional service is about what you do, but true hospitality is about how you make people feel.
What You’ll Accomplish
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Promotes and provides excellent guest service experiences to both internal and external guests.
- Coordinates all activities related to procurement of goods and services beginning with intent to purchase through delivery.
- Responsible for identifying and procuring the goods and services for the Enterprise.
- Identify external material or service needs of the Enterprise, find service providers who can supply these goods or services, negotiate for pricing and arrange for the purchase of good and services.
- Negotiate directly with suppliers to get the best possible pricing and payment terms. Bid, award, and administer project supply, service contractors and purchase orders to suppliers. Negotiation of goods or contract into the $1M range.
- Works directly with all departments regarding compliance with Arizona State Gaming Regulations and Purchasing Policies and Procedures.
- Responsible for enforcing compliance with Casino internal control policies and procedures, and confidentiality of Casino operations data as they pertain to this position's area of responsibility.
- Process information on a timely basis so as to meet the deadlines set forth by the Senior Buyer.
- Ability to perform work duties under variable and occasionally stressful work load conditions.
- Interfaces closely with the enterprise's warehouse regarding items and quantities received and/or returned.
- Maintains a dependable work attendance record with extremely infrequent absences and/or lateness.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Self-directed and detail-oriented, inquisitive nature and the desire to solve problems with analytical thinking.
- Deep understanding and professional experience with purchasing procedures and laws.
- Good organizational skills and experience with working as part of a team.
- Ability to perform the GILA WAY which is as follows: Greet our guest, Interact positively with our guest, Listen actively to our guest, Appreciate our guest.
- Must possess excellent customer service skills, strong telephone etiquette, self-starter with the ability to follow-up and complete tasks in a timely manner with minimum supervision.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as well as to gain the cooperation of guests and fellow team members.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
- This position must have, or an ability to acquire within one year, an in-depth knowledge and thorough understanding of Enterprise Policies and Procedures, governmental regulations, and technical rules relevant to their responsibilities.
We Look For The Following In Every Team Member
- Shows Heart – Brings authenticity and care to their work. Interacts respectfully with guests, leaders and fellow team members.
- Hospitality Focused – Delivers personalized, thoughtful, anticipatory service.
- Professionalism – Demonstrates accountability, dependability, and a commitment to excellence. Takes ownership of responsibilities, meets commitments, and conducts themselves in a manner that reflects organizational values and standards.
- Growth Mindset – Approaches new tasks and situations with curiosity, seeking to understand and learn. Adapts to challenges while partnering on creative solutions.
When you join Gila River Resorts & Casinos, you're joining a team that values your contributions and invests in your future. From comprehensive health coverage and company-paid benefits to a generous 401(k) match, wellness initiatives, paid time off, and exclusive team member perks, our rewards package is designed to help you succeed professionally and personally. Because when our Moment Makers feel supported, empowered, and valued, they create unforgettable experiences for our guests while also thriving within their careers. (Benefits eligibility determined by hours worked and length of time in role.)
Last but not least…You Do You!
We at Gila River Resorts & Casinos encourage you to be your authentic self, embrace your individuality, and enjoy the inclusive and supportive culture we offer. We embrace a wide demographic of team members, all with a shared focus of delivering an optimal guest experience.