Imagine yourself at the luxurious JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa, and find your future career with us! We are looking to add a Buyer to our dynamic and talented team of friendly, service-oriented Associates. Apply today for this outstanding employment opportunity, and prepare to excel, grow and have fun at work! 

Role:   Coordinate with department managers and vendors the purchase of products and supplies according to purchasing processes, procedures, perform job responsibilities satisfactorily and according to department standards. Adheres to all Company, Safety and Department policies and procedures. Fosters teamwork and provides excellent guest service, anticipates guest needs to exceed guest expectations. Builds brand loyalty by living the JW Marriott Core Values.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS : High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred. Must have a minimum of two (2) years experience as a Buyer in a large gaming corporation. Must develop a proficiency within the utilized purchasing system. Have the ability to read and comprehend complex instructions and memos. Ability to efficiently present information in one-on-one and small group situations to department managers, vendors, and sub-contractors. Strong understanding of math principles. Ability to use good judgment following detailed and complex oral and written instructions. 

REQUIRED CERTIFICATE/LICENSE:   

• Valid Clark County Health Card
• Valid TAM card

MAJOR JOB DUTIES:   Duties include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Receives requisitions for supplies and services needed by different departments
• Coordinates with the different departments regarding questions or clarification of details on their requisitions.
• Contacts the vendors and requests for bids on the supplies or services needed based on submitted requisitions.
• Determines the lowest price for the best product based on received bid sheets.
• Prepares the Purchase Order (PO) according to the lowest bidder and forwards the PO to the authorized vendor.
• Coordinates with receiving to monitor delivery of items purchased.
• Follows up with the vendors on the delays and arranges for new delivery dates.
• Checks and verifies prices discrepancies between the PO and invoice.
• Submits the correct prices to AP upon approval of Purchasing Manager.
• Meets with new and established vendors to keep abreast of current market trends and resolve any problems as the need arises
• Reviews pricing in the system to ensure that the system defaults to low bid.
• Files all released PO’s and confirmation letters from vendors, bid sheets and other important documents of the department.
• Each associate is expected to carry out, within their capabilities, all reasonable requests by management.

The above statements represent a general outline of principal job functions and should not be construed as a complete description of all aspects and requirements required for this job.

PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:   

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa 

The JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa offers world-class luxury just 20 minutes northwest of the famous Las Vegas Strip. The Las Vegas resort is accessible to Las Vegas Speedway, TPC Las Vegas and other golf courses. The JW Marriott features 548 well-appointed guest rooms and suites set amid 54 acres (about twice the area of Chicago's Millennium Park) of lush gardens. Voted as one of the Top 5 Las Vegas Resorts by readers of Condé Nast Traveler and recognized as a Top-Performing Business on TripAdvisor ranked in the top 10% worldwide for traveler feedback, the Las Vegas resort also includes a full-service spa, state-of-the-art fitness center, 33 meetings rooms with 100,000 square feet (about the area of a Manhattan city block) of flexible space, more than 9 restaurants and the on-site Rampart Casino. 

Enjoy exclusive employee perks: 

• Heath, dental, vision
• Life Insurance
• Free meals
• 401k Match
• Marriott brand worldwide travel discounts and benefits.