PURCHASING AGENT

Profile

Division

Mohegan Sun

Type of Position

Full Time

Pay Rate

City

Uncasville

State

CT

Job Level

Experienced

Education

Department

Category

Materials Management

PURCHASING AGENT

PUR01

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for making purchase recommendations on a wide variety of goods and services for Mohegan Sun.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

includes but not limited to:

Makes purchase recommendations on a wide variety of goods and services for Mohegan Sun

Selects vendors, places purchase orders, verifies deliveries and reviews the details of invoices for their assigned group of materials, commodities or departments

Requests and receives vendor proposals and notifies vendors when purchase commitments are made

Assists the Purchasing Manager and/or Director on vendor and manufacturer programs

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

Continues to source new vendors and products that will offer alternatives or savings to Mohegan Sun

Supports and trains the Purchasing Agents and Purchasing Expediters

Reports potential fraud risks or unethical behaviors of vendors, co-workers or other Mohegan Sun employees

Competencies

Incumbent will master the following competencies while in this position:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills

Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook

Knowledge of MMS/IP systems (Stratton Warren)

Training Requirements:

Ability to navigate in Stratton Warren Purchasing software and understand where information is stored

General knowledge of the Mohegan Sun property and various department locations

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Office work environment

Must be able to sit in front of a computer screen for extended periods of time

Must be able to walk large areas of the casino property when meeting and escorting vendors

Must be able to work various shifts and flexible hours

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements or working conditions associated with this job. Mohegan Sun reserves the right to make changes to the above job description whenever necessary

Minimum Education and Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Three years of purchasing experience in a high volume, complex casino, hotel or similar environment

One year of experience negotiating with vendors and knowledge of the bidding process

Mohegan Sun practices Native American Preference. Native American means an individual who is duly enrolled member of the Mohegan Tribe or duly enrolled member of any group of Native Americans recognized as an Indian Tribe by the Mohegan Tribe, the United States, or the State of Connecticut.

Company info

Mohegan Sun Casino
Website : http://www.mohegansun.com