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VP Procurement

Sep 12, 2017

Overview Reporting directly to the CFO, it is the primary responsibility of the Vice President of Procurement to develop and implement procurement operations objectives, i.e. to automate, standardize and simplify the functions operations with the goal of increasing profits.
Duties & Responsibilities
  •  Manage an acceptable level of inventory which best enhances the company’s financial position. Negotiate with vendors for best price and program.
  • Dispose of proprietary inventory of lost customers.
  • Manage inventory dollar levels to achieve optimum cash flow and service level.
  • Interact with customers and vendors in a friendly, timely and quality manner; ensure customers’ and vendors’ questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Maintain fill rate service levels to company’s standards.
  • Establish procedures which increase the efficiency of the purchasing department and allow the department to function at the highest level of productivity.
  • Improve purchasing strategies and processes based upon knowledge of the food distribution industry.
  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of and continued development in the foodservice industry.
  • Responsible for managing the marketing / merchandising function.
  • Supervises team members to include, but not limited to: staffing, training, coaching, performance management and problem resolution.
Qualifications  Preferred Education & ExperienceCasino/hospitality experience required. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, and leading through influence. Proven track record of being able to bring a company to scale. Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills. Minimum age requirement is 21.

Four-year degree in Procurement, Business Management or equivalent, plus 7-10 years management experience and a minimum of 10 years related food service experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration

Must obtain and maintain appropriate licensing with the State Gaming Board and Alcohol Awareness Card.
Disclaimer This job description indicates, in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of team members in this classification.  The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific team member.  Nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Company and team members. The Essential Job Functions, Physical Requirements, and Work Environment characteristics required are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Management reserves the rights to add,  modify,  change,  or  rescind  the  work  assignments of  different  positions  and  to  make reasonable  accommodations  so  that  qualified  team members  can  perform the  essential  functions of the job.

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