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Virgin Hotels is Hiring a Buyer, Purchasing Near Las Vegas, NV
YOUR MISSION (The Job Description)
The Buyer acts under the authority of the Director of Purchasing and directly with the Purchasing Department Chain of Command. (Purchasing Manager and Lead/Senior Buyer.) Purchase a variety of items which require technical analysis and discretion, through either informal purchasing methods or formally negotiated contract techniques; perform related work as required.
Requirements
THE NITTY-GRITTY (The Essential Job Duties)
This role will perform the following duties including, but not limited to:
- Work independently to negotiate prices, services, terms, and assigned commodities with vendors
- Convert requisitions to purchase orders using the Stratton Warren computer program
- Maintain relationship with assigned departments to oversee the commodities
- Provide feedback to vendors and encourage vendor involvement when necessary
- Monitor vendor performance by troubleshooting and resolving issues, their ability to meet delivery schedules and deadlines, timelines, and product feedback from departments
- Work with receiving and inventory control to ensure delivery and receiving process is accurate to PO.
- Perform other procurement duties deemed necessary for the success of the department
- Must be familiar with purchasing and inventory systems, preferably Stratton Warren
- Must have strong organizational administrative skills
- Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software
- Must be able to effectively use standard office equipment including but not limited to a computer, facsimile machine, copy machine, calculator, and telephone
- Must have excellent communication skills
- Must be able to obtain/maintain any necessary licenses and/or certifications
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Two (2) years of experience in purchasing required, preferably in the hospitality industry
- Although buyers typically work Monday- Friday, business demands may require additional time and work on the weekends
- Work is performed in a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment
- Candidates must be able to frequently move freely about the office, maintain manual dexterity to access computer via computer keyboard and operate office equipment, such as telephones, copiers, fax machine, etc., withstand various activities such as frequent walking, sitting for long periods and withstand prolonged standing, stretching, bending, and kneeling without restriction. and lift or carry a minimum of 20 pounds unassisted
- Candidates may be exposed to various environmental factors such as, but not limited to CRT fatigue, noise, dust, cigarette smoke, and be able to access all areas of the property
- 50% logical / 50% creative / 100% AWESOME
- Enjoy working with a team and alone as the situation dictates
- Adaptive, Flexible!
- Embody "great attitude"
- Unwavering integrity and endless work ethic
- Appreciate constructive feedback, as well as graciously providing the same
- Tenacious and self-motivated
*Virgin Hotels celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer*
Job Summary
Full Time
$52k-66k (estimate)
05/03/2024
05/16/2024
virginhotels.com
MIAMI, FL
25 - 50
2010
JAY WETZEL
$5M - $10M
Accommodations
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About Virgin Hotels
Virgin Hotels is a lifestyle hospitality brand that combines heartfelt service, straightforward value and a seamless, personalized hotel experience with the track record of innovation and smart disruption that Sir Richard Branson's global Virgin Group has pioneered for 50 years. Each property intermixes a passion for food and beverage with music and culture, fusing with the local landscape and providing a vibrant and inclusive environment for travelers and locals alike. Virgin Hotels Chicago, - named the "#1 Hotel in United States" in 2016 and "#1 Hotel in Chicago" in 2016, 2017 and 2020 by th ...
e Conde Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards - Virgin Hotels Dallas - named the #16 Hotel in Texas - and Virgin Hotels Las Vegas and Virgin Hotels Nashville are now open. Locations in New York, New Orleans, Miami, Glasgow and Edinburgh to follow. Virgin Hotels continues to explore hotel and office conversions as well as ground-up development in cities such as Boston, Los Angeles, Austin, Seattle, and London.
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