Associate Procurement Agent

Starting Pay Range: $47K - $56K/yr

 

Join the Turning Stone Enterprises team today and contribute your skills to our exceptional workforce! As an Associate Procurement Agent, your role involves ensuring that the procurement of goods and services aligns with our customers' needs and complies with relevant policies and procedures.

 

What we value:

• Positive team members who are passionate to learn, energetic to hit the ground running and willing to grow in a professional, team-oriented environment with a focus on guest service.
• We offer support for a successful journey, including hands-on training and opportunities to advance your career.

 

Why choose Turning Stone Enterprises?

• Paid weekly
• Variety of schedules
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Career-building professional development
• Discounts from dining to fuel to concerts
• Team Member appreciation events
• Quality healthcare and dental benefits
• A robust 401k retirement plan
• Dealer School
• Finance Scholarship Program

 

What does an Associate Procurement Agent do?

• Ensures the ordering of goods and services as per our customers’ requirements is in accordance with all relevant policies and procedures.
• Ensures accurate recording of purchasing information by performing data entry tasks associated with purchase requisitions (manual or computer generated) and orders.  This includes the correction or cancellation of all orders and requisitions.
• Maintains effective and timely trade agreements on goods and services.
• Resolves any invoices in dispute.
• Ensures quality and cost effectiveness by monitoring and documenting the sourcing, negotiating of price and availability of product (under supervision) as per requirements and specifications of the user department within agreed lead-time.
• Undertakes analysis and measurement of analysis by preparation of reports for review of supply chain performance to ensure the smooth and improved operation of supply chain activities.
• Maintains productive and proactive business relations with suppliers and related organizations within strict contractual supply guidelines as directed.
• Visits end users (internal and external) periodically to enhance familiarization of business operations.
• Assists with the preparation of various monthly reports on orders raised, products used, and a list of stock holding issued to departments. Ensures adequate levels are maintained.
• Catalogues and maintains product and supplier files.
• Documents all relevant information and supplier responses in regard to product availability, specification and price.
• Works with user departments and suppliers to ensure that operational efficiencies are realized at all times, thereby reducing all soft costs.
• Maintains and updates monthly cost saving reports.
• Acts in accordance with established Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) policies and procedures and reports any actual or potential OH&S issues.

 

To be successful as an Associate Procurement Agent, you’ll need:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field, or Supply Chain certification. Equivalent combination of experience and education may be substituted.
• Experience in a Supply Chain or Purchasing role in a large organization.
• Experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office products and purchasing software; with preference on MS Word, and Excel.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

 

Who We Are:

We are Turning Stone Enterprises, a dynamic organization with a diverse range of business operations and a recent recipient of CNY’s Best Places to Work award. Among our prominent offerings is the Turning Stone Resort Casino, a which has received the prestigious Best of New York Gaming Resort award for an impressive six consecutive years. Complementing this flagship property, we operate satellite casinos like YBR Casino & Sports Book, Point Place Casino, and The Lake House at Sylvan Beach. Beyond gaming and hospitality, our portfolio extends to encompass convenience stores, government contracting technology firms, and a fully integrated cannabis operation that encompasses cultivation, manufacturing, and retail, among other ventures.

 

Why You Will Appreciate Us:

We pride ourselves on offering an extensive array of benefits designed to enhance the well-being and professional development of our team members. These benefits include comprehensive medic