Job: General Buyer

Guest Service Requirement
Our philosophy at Ameristar Casinos is to proudly deliver a quality customer experience in a fun and friendly atmosphere, while working together to provide our team members with personal and professional growth opportunities. Because of this philosophy, it is critical that all team members understand the importance of excellent guest service. All of our positions, whether corporate, back of house, management, or front of house require a friendly persona and a willingness to interact and provide fun, professional and friendly guest service. Guests are not our only customers; fellow team members are our internal customers as well. By joining the Ameristar team, you are committing yourself to these values and acknowledging your dedication to providing excellent guest service for our guests and our internal team, at all times.

Safety Requirement:
Safety is a core value at Ameristar Casinos. The ability to work safely and prevent personal injury is a key job requirement of every position. Each Team Member is also expected to be committed to the safety of fellow Team Members and our guests and demonstrate that commitment through daily actions.

Position Summary
To ensure the most accurate cost effective and expeditious processing of merchandise orders, within the item parameters provided by the Director of Purchasing.

Duties and Responsibilities

•Exercise buying responsibilities on the basis of the best value considering quantity, quality, specification, delivery time, vendor status, and cost.
•Obtain bids for all items purchased.
•Negotiate all aspects of purchase terms and transportation.
•Keep informed of market conditions, suppliers, and product availability.
•Ensure proper approval of all purchasing activities.
•Maintain established pars on pertinent warehouse stock items. Involves taking a weekly physical inventory.
•Coordinate artwork and pertinent information of the placement of printing orders. Maintain accurate and current files on printing artwork and samples, past and present.
•Responsible for verification of quality and accuracy of all printing deliveries.
•Review vendor performance with recommendations to purchasing director.
•Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the ordering of: office supplies, office furniture, special promotional items, small office machines, computer equipment and supplies, repair and office equipment, maintenance supplies and equipment, and housekeeping supplies and equipment.
•Research unpaid invoices at the request of accounting or vendors.
•Interact with vendors to discuss product and negotiate price on some items (as established by the Director of Purchasing), and do preliminary negotiating on some contract.
•Maintain accurate cross-files.

Required Knowledge and Skills

•Demonstrates ability to plan and organize work.
•Demonstrates ability to represent and support management’s philosophies and best interests.
•Proficient with MS Office.
•Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills.

Required Natural Behaviors

•Ability to sustain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
•Ability to maintain a high level of energy and take a proactive and strategic approach to dealing with team member relations issues.
•Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization.
•Highly organized and detail-oriented

Required Education and Work Experience

•Bachelor’s degree
•Two (2) years purchasing experience, preferably in a hotel/casino environment