What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist position at American Games?
Job Description
Job Description
DEPARTMENT : Finance
LOCATION : American Games (CB) and International Gamco (Omaha)
SCHEDULE : Monday - Friday (8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM)
PAY RANGE : Salary (BOE)
POSITION DESCRIPTION
This position is a full-time permanent position in a manufacturing environment. This position will be responsible for assisting in the manufacturing of charitable and lottery gaming products, including pull-tab tickets (break-open tickets) and bingo paper.
This position will be responsible for sourcing and acquiring goods and services from external suppliers for American Games and International Gamco, including researching potential vendors, negotiating purchase agreements, ensuring compliance with company standards and managing supplier relationships to optimize cost and quality while meeting business needs; essentially acting as the primary point of contact for purchasing activities within an organization.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
- Researching and identifying potential suppliers based on quality, price, delivery time, and other relevant factors.
- Negotiating contract terms and conditions with suppliers including pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules and quality standards.
- Generating purchase orders for required goods and services, ensuring accurate specifications and quantities.
- Tracking supplier performance against key metrics like delivery time, quality and cost to identify areas for improvement.
- Identifying opportunities to optimize spending and reduce procurement costs through price negotiations and supplier consolidation.
- Ensuring adherence to company policies, legal regulations, and ethical sourcing practices.
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and communicate supplier information effectively.
- Identifying and mitigating potential risks associated with supplier relationships and supply chain disruptions.
- Perform administrative functions associated with purchasing.
- Serves as a liaison between suppliers and personnel who utilize purchased items.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
None
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
Adherence to purchasing approval guidelines.
ACCESS TO CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
This position does have access to confidential information.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
ENVIRONMENT
This position is primarily in a Manufacturing Facility where there may be exposure to the following :
WORK SCHEDULE
Irregular hours and extra hours are regularly required based on the demands of the job. Position is overtime ineligible.
TOTAL REWARDS
Competitive Salary | Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Benefits | Employee Assistance Program | Tuition Reimbursement | Generous Paid Time Off | 401k with Company Match | Profit Sharing | Unlimited Referral Bonus Earning Potential | And More!
We thank all that apply; however, only the most qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Ensuring the safety of our employees and compliance with industry regulations is our top priority. Therefore, our company enforces a zero-tolerance policy regarding substance abuse and criminal activity. All job offers are contingent upon passing a rigorous background check and drug screen. Failure to meet these requirements will result in disqualification from the hiring process.
Pollard Games, Inc. dba American Games and International Gamco provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Our Company is committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued and accepted. We aim to create a culture that respects and values each employee's differences. We believe that a respectful workplace is also one where a diverse group of employees can be successful, develop and build meaningful careers. We believe that embracing diversity of thought, perspectives and experiences fosters innovation and allows us to deliver better insights and solutions for our partners and is key to our continued growth and success.
