DIRECTOR - PURCHASING

Targeted to open in the fourth quarter of 2027, Hard Rock Las Vegas will be a fully integrated luxury resort offering world-class hospitality, gaming, dining, entertainment and retail. Set at the 50-yard line of the Las Vegas Strip, the resort will feature a nearly 700 ft. guitar-shaped hotel that will change the Las Vegas skyline. The finished complex will feature over 3,600 hotel rooms, approximately 175,000 square feet of gaming space, two spas, multiple pools, live entertainment venues and dozens of restaurants, lounges and retail outlets.

JOB OVERVIEW:

Under the supervision of the Vice President of Finance, the incumbent, either personally or through subordinates, directs all activities pertaining to purchasing, receiving and warehousing of goods and services for all operations of the Hard Rock Casino. The Director of Purchasing is responsible for the planning, negotiation, and procurement of goods and services for the hotel in a timely and cost-effective manner. The position will ensure compliance with property SOP while maintaining appropriate quality standards and specifications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(These functions are intended as a general illustration of the work performed in this job classification and are not all inclusive for this position)

• Analyzes markets and vendor conditions for quality, availability and price of materials.
• In accordance with company policies and internal controls, develops and implements purchasing, receiving and warehousing systems.
• Prepares instruction/procedure manuals as required to assist department will all new systems and policies.
• Develops, updates, maintains and enforces purchasing, receiving and warehousing policies and procedures.
• Coordinates procedures with all departments.
• Reviews bids and quotations obtained by the Purchasing staff and makes selections and recommendations.
• Prepares detailed reports regarding all aspects of the procurement process as required.
• Interviews, hires, and trains employees; plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines employees; addresses complaints and resolves problems.
• Prepares department budget.
• Provides detailed analysis and implementation for all special projects as required.
• Maintains a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment within area of responsibility.
• Lead, direct, and manage all department operations. Maintain regular presence throughout the department. 
• Establish, implement, and monitor purchasing guidelines for the property along with product specifications, requisition procedures, and par levels.
• Implement and monitor procedures for receiving, storing, and rotating goods. Ensure sanitation and safety procedures are maintained. 
• Maintain financial and product integrity for the property.
• Select and catalog vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Establish and maintain accurate inventory records. Participate in periodic department inventories.  Recommend appropriate actions based on results of inventory reporting.
• Participate in monthly closing process by ensuring all deadlines are met and proper reporting is completed.
• Read and review invoices to verify the accuracy of invoice specs and determine expenses, amount, and type of product being delivered to the property.
• Ensure all purchasing policies and procedures are fully implemented and consistently followed in all departments. Ensure bidding protocol is adhered to.
• Manage relationships with vendors; assist in negotiating agreements. Maintain relationships with key clients, owners, investors, and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Assist in creating property annual operating budget, and capital plan.
• Prepare and execute business plans to ensure the maximization of department performance.
• Create and develop goals and operational strategies for the operations that are aligned with the Hard Rock brand. Communicate the role that each employee has in their achievement and ensure accountability. 
• Analyze and identify financial opportunities including cost controls, productivity levels, and revenue generation.
• Monitor actual expenses to determine variance and assess goal accomplishments, and adjust strategies and forecasts accordingly.
• Review weekly forecasts and planning of cost expenditures to correspond to forecasted occupancy and costs.
• Balance staffing levels and labor to achieve ideal employee/guest engagement and cost ratio.
• Attract and select the best talent available from inside or outside the organization.
• Develop and implement strategies to retain staff.
• Train, coach, and counsel managers, supervisors and employees to achieve their career goals and maximize their potential.
• Monitor and evaluate staff performance and deliver recognition and rewards.
• Promote a positive work environment for all employees and ensure all employment related processes and documentation are in compliance.
• Conduct regular meetings with staff to communicate global programs, implement new products and procedures, and discuss areas of opportunities, special events, and other activities.
• Participate in and ensure Sound Checks are being conducted in department.
• Ensure an extraordinary experience and create loyalty to the property and Hard Rock brand by exceeding expectations through exceptional service and product quality.
• Monitor quality assurance program scores and guest feedback. Take corrective action when necessary.
• Ensure all property policies and procedures are fully implemented in department, including health and safety guidelines.
• Promote the organization in and out of industry and at relevant trade associations.
• Present a professional image to employees, guests, clients, owners, and investors.
• Perform duties in accordance with and ensure compliance with property management agreement and other requirements and regulations.
• Operate ethically to protect the Hard Rock brand. Ensure brand and business initiatives are implemented. 
• Maintain confidentiality of guest, employee, and company information.
• Performs all other related and compatible duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 8+ years’ experience in purchasing. Luxury hotel experience preferred. 
• Degree/diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides knowledge, skills, and ability sufficient to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Working knowledge of local vendors for sourcing purposes preferred.
• Purchasing manager or above experience for multiple properties and locations.
• Supervision of warehouse operations with an average inventory in excess of $1,000,000.
• F & B buying experience with an annual budget of $50,000,000 or more.

SKILLS:

• High energy with effective and influential people skills. Positive attitude and the desire to motivate others.
• Ability to prioritize and work on several projects simultaneously should pose a challenge without being overwhelming.
• Ability to comprehend and use technical or professional language, either written or spoken, to communicate complex ideas.
• Strong communication and listening skills and excellent speaking, reading, and writing ability.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, owners, investors, and employees of the organization.
• Ability to perform complex quantitative calculations or reasoning.
• Ability to perform numerical operations using basic counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying or dividing.
• Strong command of software applications, especially Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and hotel-specific platforms (MICROS Opera, Sabre/SYNXIS, Delphi, SUN, etc.).
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers and staff, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy.
• Fluency in English: additional languages preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to move throughout the business (standing, walking, kneeling, bending) for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to make repeating movements of the arms, hands, and wrists.
• Ability to express or exchange ideas verbally and perceive sound by ear.
• Ability to obtain impressions through the eyes.
• Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and ability to work with hand above shoulders.
• Ability to occasionally move objects (lift, push, pull, balance, carry) up to 50 pounds / 25 kilograms.
• Ability to turn or twist body parts in a circular motion.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, chemicals, and loud/noisy environment.
• Ability to operate potentially hazardous equipment.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Deep understanding of lifestyle hotels.
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and strong organizational skills
• Must meet legal requirements for any required licensing.
• Ability to travel occasionally.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency including Word, Outlook and Excel.
• MMS/Stratton Warren experience preferred.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to respond to inquiries and resolve complaints from vendors, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.
• Direct and manage team members.
• Ability to read and understand all policies and procedures.
• Able to communicate effectively with guests, vendors and team members.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.
• Ability to effectively present information to senior management.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal diagrammatic or schedule format.
• Must possess basic mathematical skills to include ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Must possess ability to work with mathematical concepts and to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Must possess ability to handle non-standard situations where independent judgement is required and limited guidelines exist.
• Must possess ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited information exists.
• Must possess the ability to operate a computerized inventory/purchasing system. 10-key adding machine experience preferred.

Disclaimer

While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the current job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).