Purchasing Agent - Yellowstone National Park

Overview

 

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Purchasing team in Yellowstone National Park!

 

Are you enthusiastic about hospitality, people, and beautiful places? By working at Yellowstone National Park, you will get all three! As the Purchasing Agent, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day administrative functions that keep the park running smoothly.

 

Job Summary:The Purchasing Agent supports the procurement of goods and services, including warehouse inventory items, non-stock items, and special project purchases. Exercises buying responsibilities and judgements based on the best value, considering quantity, quality, service, and delivery.

 

The Details:Position Type: SeasonalSeason Dates: Early March 2027 to Late October 2027Pay: $2,076.00/Bi-Weekly

 

Life in Yellowstone: 

• Employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style) provided at low cost
• Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth), and utilities included
• Free Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Park pass
• Employee Recreation Program (recreation centers, athletics, gear rentals, seminars, van trips, hiking, and more)
• Access to discounted services at Yellowstone Medical Clinics operated by STGi.
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• $350 Referral Bonus Program 

Benefits: 

• Xanterra offers competitive benefit programs and services for eligible employees. For more information, click here. 

Responsibilities

• Reviews requisitions, contacts vendors, and purchases goods and services based on agreed up on price, quantity, and quality, ensuring timely procurement of goods at price/value to meet operational needs.
• Ensures purchasing activities are filtered through the lens of sustainability in achieving our mission of “Legendary Hospitality with a Softer Footprint.”
• Regularly communicates and coordinates with departments/stakeholders to understand needs, and anticipate and resolve challenges, ensuring customer satisfaction and that purchasing services meet the needs of the organization.
• Maintains end-user order guides for defined goods and services.
• Communicates with existing vendors to cultivate working relationships, negotiate cost-effective purchase orders, and develop the most advantageous price, quality, and service in all purchases.
• Reviews inventory and executes replenishment purchases to maintain par levels which best meet operational and seasonal requirements.
• Works with Vendors to resolve discrepancies, return items, and coordinate delivery schedules.
• Supports local implementation and maintains compliance of Supply Chain contracts and Preferred Vendor programs.
• Assists and supports warehouse operations as needed during seasonal openings and closings.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Preferred 3 years of purchasing experience in hospitality or food service related industries
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Well established communication skills
• Dependable and capable when working autonomously with varying degrees of clarity and direction
• Comfortable working full time in an office setting
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Solid analytic skills, with exposure to price/cost analysis and demand planning preferred
• Experience with Procure to Pay/Source to Pay ERP maintenance and content management
• Experience with Infor Cloudsuite Financial & Supply Management preferred

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.