• Purchasing Agent

    Mohegan Sun (Uncasville, CT)


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    Position Summary:

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

    Primary Duties and Responsibilities: includes but not limited to:

    + Makes purchase recommendations on a wide variety of goods and services for Mohegan

    + 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

    Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

    + Continues to source new vendors and products that will offer alternatives or savings to Mohegan

    + Supports and trains the Purchasing Agents and Purchasing Expediters

    + Reports potential fraud risks or unethical behaviors of vendors, co-workers or other Mohegan employees

    Minimum Education and Qualifications:

    + 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

    Competencies: Incumbent will master the following competencies while in this position:

    + 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)

    Training Requirements:

    + 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

    Physical Demands and Work Environment:

    + Office work environment

    + 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

     

    This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements or working conditions associated with this job. Mohegan reserves the right to make changes to the above job description whenever necessary.

    Work Shift:

    Regular

     

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    Mohegan Sun practices Native American Preference in hiring. "Native American" means an individual who is a duly enrolled member of the Mohegan Tribe or any group of Native Americans recognized by the Mohegan Tribe, The United States of America, or the State of Connecticut.

     

    What began in 1996 as a gaming destination in southeastern Connecticut with a handful of Team Members has expanded into a premier entertainment enterprise with over 10,000 team members across the globe. What drives our success is the centuries-old philosophy of the Mohegan Tribe “The Spirit of Aquai”. Its principles of welcoming, mutual respect, cooperation and building relationships have shaped our culture, and serve as the foundation that we live by with every guest and team member interaction today, and for generations to come.