Procurement Specialist

7 days ago

Owensboro, Kentucky, United States Owensboro Racing & Gaming LLC Full time
Job Description

**About the Role:**

We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Specialist to join our Food and Beverage team at Owensboro Racing & Gaming LLC.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing inventory, purchasing, and administrative support for the Food and Beverage department.

This includes ensuring timely procurement of supplies, maintaining stock levels, negotiating with vendors, processing purchase orders, and tracking expenditures.

This role also supports the team with administrative tasks such as filing, record-keeping, and maintaining accurate databases.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Procurement: Procures food, beverages, and related supplies for the facility's restaurants, bars, and other outlets, ensuring optimal stock levels.
  • Purchase Order Management: Reviews and processes purchase orders, obtaining approval as necessary.
  • Vendor Relationship Management: Identifies reliable vendors, negotiates pricing and contracts, and maintains positive vendor relationships.
  • Inventory Management: Tracks inventory and ensures that all stock is kept at appropriate levels, placing new orders as required.
  • Delivery Quality Control: Ensures that deliveries meet established quality standards, including inspecting items for damage, quality, and quantity.

Requirements:

  • Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's Degree in Business, Hospitality Management, or related field preferred.
  • Experience: At least 1 year of experience in food & beverage purchasing, inventory control, or a related administrative role, preferably in the hospitality or gaming industry.
  • Skill Set: Strong understanding of food and beverage purchasing processes, including sourcing, pricing, and inventory management. Ability to negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers. Knowledge of inventory control and supply chain management.

Salary Range: $45,000 - $60,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Why Join Our Team: We offer a competitive salary, opportunities for professional growth, and a dynamic work environment.