Purchasing Agent

Mohegan Sun • Uncasville, CT

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About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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
• 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)
• 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED