Procurement Lead

POSITION SUMMARY: Assist the Procurement Department/team with daily procurement-based tasks. Ensure all procurement processes are followed and seek lowest cost items while maintaining resort quality standards, utilizing all opportunities through BPS umbrella/partnerships. Ensure all acquisition storage and disposal processes are being followed to maintain asset protection. 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

  • Daily Procurement of Items requested by hospitality departments/properties 

  • Assist with determining priorities of delivery schedule and initiate 

  • Assist with Interviews, hiring, training, coaching associates 

  • Report vendor issues, corrections and any action plans needed 

  • Ensure all operational deadlines are met through structured processes 

  • Assist the Manager in ensuring all operational deadlines are met 

  • Possess a working knowledge of all software systems used within the warehouse 

  • Ability to work with vendors to negotiate pricing as directed by leadership 

  • Assist with monitoring inventory levels and ensure that sufficient inventory is available or on order as needed 

  • Must have a working knowledge of products in inventory, principal users and lead times for more customized or special-made products (i.e. BBQ Sauce, Room Amenities etc.) 

  • Must be able to perform all functions of any procurement team member 

  • Maintain ongoing accountability of processes and encourage good hospitality practices 

  • Complete other duties assigned 

 

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:  

  • Minimum Degree Required:   ?High School Diploma or Equivalent?  

  • Certificate(s) or License(s): Valid Missouri class "E" or Arkansas class "P" license required. 

  • Years of experience2 years' experience in procurement or warehouse management preferred 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:  

  • Ability to effectively adjust to major changes in work tasks or the work environment 

  • Skilled at focusing and guiding others in accomplishing work objectives 

  • Ability to interact with others in an honest, fair and respectful way; giving others confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization 

  • Skilled at clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media; engaging the audience and helping them understand and retain the message 

  • Ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships; actively seeking information to understand and address customers' needs 

  • Sets high standards of performance; assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks 

  • Skilled at establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure work is completed efficiently 

  • Ability to identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing solutions?

 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

  • N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Computer Work: Regularly
  • Walking: Regularly
  • Sitting: Regularly
  • Standing:  Regularly
  • Lifting up to 50lbs: Occasionally

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Warehouse

INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT:

  • Performs tasks and duties under general supervision, using established procedures and innovation. Chooses from limited alternatives to resolve problems. Occasional independent judgment is required to complete work assignments. Often makes recommendations to work procedures, policies, and practices.