Senior Purchasing Agent - Borgata

Atlantic City, New Jersey

The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.

THE JOB:
As a Senior Purchasing Agent, you will be essential in finding and selecting the right materials, equipment, and services to keep our operations running smoothly! In this role, you will evaluate bids, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure we get the best quality at the right price, all while keeping accurate records of our purchases. If you have over 2 years of purchasing experience and are excited to work on-site in a hands-on role, we’d love to have you on our team!

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Survey markets for best source of new supply sources

• Develop most suitable purchasing arrangement for commodities, including contracts, blanket orders, spot purchase orders,  and vendor stocking arrangements

• Prepare and issue Request for Quotes and Request for Bids independently; prepare and issue Request for Proposals and  Qualifications with limited assistance

• Work with departments to develop specifications, technical specifications, minimum qualifications, scope of work and  deliverables, as appropriate

• Review submitted quotes and bids, and tabulate and evaluate pricing to select the most appropriate supplier and review  submitted proposals and qualifications to select the supplier representing the best total value, with limited assistance

• Manage vendor relationships through sales representatives and manufacturers, organize sales presentations and meetings  for departments and participate in external activities relative to purchasing

• Expedite current and back orders, review overdue delivery reports on a regular basis and addresses outstanding items,  manage invoice discrepancies with vendors and Accounts Payable and ensure that purchase requisition prices, extension  prices from vendors, and purchase requisition approvals are entered in the purchasing system appropriately

• Prepare purchasing related reports and statistical and analytical information as requested, monitor purchasing systems and  update files, and maintain files relative to purchasing (e.g. price list, catalogs, vendors, purchase orders, etc)

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• High School Diploma or GED

• 2+ Years of Prior Relevant Related Experience

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally

• Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more.

• Free meals in our employee dining room

• Free parking on and off shift

• Healthcare, financial, and time off benefits

• Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community

VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION:

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Pay Rate:

The rate for this role is:

$25.00

Should overtime be worked, employees are paid overtime pay in accordance with state requirements.
 

Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans as well as 401(k) and time off plans. Specific program offerings vary by eligibility factors such as geographic location, employment status, and union membership.

Are you ready to JOIN THE SHOW? Apply today!