What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Buyer position at Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor?
Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor is currently searching for a General Buyer to join our team!
The General Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating best price and purchase of all goods, which includes Food, Beverage, Operating Supplies & Equipment (OSE) and Maintenance, Repairs and Operations (MRO) for the Banquet and Golf Course Operations. This role will support the Director of Procurement and Purchasing Manager, and will also provide leadership in a dynamic, fast-paced, sophisticated environment in order to promote a culture of excellence.
All duties are performed in accordance with department and property policies, practices and procedures.
Job Duties
- Performs Requests for Proposal (RFP) Requests for Quotations (RFQ), negotiate prices, analyzes bids reviews Purchase Requests for accuracy completeness
- Responsible for bid downloads within the responsibility
- Prepares supporting documentation, recommendations, and justification to internal customer
- Maximize profits through high-quality, cost-effective purchases, and on-time accurate deliveries
- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory requirements and maintain records for audits
- Assist Warehouse Manager to set and adjust product specifications and PARs, disposables, chemicals, equipment and supplies
- Negotiate bids and prepare procurement contracts and stocking agreements for review
- Maintain strong partnerships with vendors
- Complete reports and analyze and compile information to facilitate improved practices
- Evaluate market conditions and recommend new products and suppliers to enhance and increase profitability, which may include attending events and exhibitions
- Maintain quality of goods, timely delivery and compliance to terms of contracts
- Consult with Buyers and Director on practices, processes and standards
- Ensures that all quantities, pricing and specifications are correct through review of each order prior to submittal
- Ensures all orders are placed on time in accordance with the Vendor Order Delivery Schedule
- Reviews all inventory replenishment orders submitted by the warehouse staff for accuracy and provides support as needed
- Have fiscal responsibility for both the property as well as the departments by consistently looking for ways to refine the business without compromising guest satisfaction
- Accountable for delivering consistent extraordinary customer service to all internal customers throughout the property that meets and exceeds guest satisfaction.
- Contributes to a positive work environment by fostering, engaging and promoting exchange of ideas that improves work flow or saves cost
- Exercise discretion and independent judgment when evaluating new programs, new services and new ideas
- Manage departmental expenditures within scope
- Bring forward ideas for new and refurbished services, practices or processes
- Proactively seek internal customer feedback and liaise with other departments when opportunities present themselves ensuring a seamless and elevated guest experience
- Manage internal customers’ requests and own all complaints; resolve issues immediately and follow up to ensure the guest’s satisfaction
- Develop collaborative relationships and synergy with all support departments such as Convention Sales & Services, Facilities, Security, Front Services, Front Office, F&B, Golf Course and Executive Offices
- Perform other functions as needed
Minimum Requirements
Combination of Education and Experience will be considered. Sunseeker Resorts performs criminal background checks on all candidates. Candidates will need to be authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986. Sunseeker Resorts uses E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. For more details on E-Verify visit e-verify.gov.
- Minimum two (2) - three (3) years of experience in a procurement support role
- Minimum two (2) - three (3) years of experience of relationship management
- Minimum two (2) - three (3) years of experience in a general buyer or similar role
- Previous experience in a resort or hotel setting highly preferred
Other Minimum Requirements
- Ability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; Email, Word and Excel
- Experience with purchasing systems
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to function well under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet established deadlines
- Must possess mature personal discretion and sound judgment
- Strong leadership abilities, sound judgment, superior problem solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent organizational, analytical and project management skills, with particular attention to quality and detail
- Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Ability to effectively communicate in English, in both oral and written form
Sunseeker Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is committed to creating a diverse workplace environment. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
For more information, see www.sunseekerresorts.com
