Purchasing Agent - Grand Canyon South Rim

Overview

 

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Supply Chain/Purchasing team in Grand Canyon National Park!

 

Grand Canyon National Park Lodges operates 6 hotels, 7 retail shops, and various restaurants and dining facilities in the historic Grand Canyon Village. No matter what your job is, you will be a proud steward of the park and play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to our guests! As one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Grand Canyon National Park is a place of remarkable beauty, peace, scenic grandeur and top-notch hospitality.

 

We’re hiring a Purchasing Agent to Live. Work. Explore. at the south rim of the Grand Canyon!

 

Job Summary:Procure the needed goods and services for the property at the appropriate price and in a timely manner while following all corporate purchasing guidelines.

 

The Details:Position Type: Full-Time, Year-RoundPay: $54,000 per yearSchedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Housing: Eligible for a Private 1-Bedroom Apartment for $352 per month and $352 housing deposit.

 

Why Grand Canyon South Rim?We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire at the Grand Canyon South Rim, and proud stewards of the park.

 

Life at the South Rim:

• On-site employee meals (cafeteria-style)
• Free on-site laundry facility, free shuttle service, and Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth)
• A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Disability Insurance
• 401k with match
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Learning and Development Programs

Perks:

• Free Grand Canyon National Park pass
• Rec Center – Fitness Equipment, Computers, and Free WiFi
• Paid Day off on your birthday
• Discounted mule rides
• Free Grand Canyon Railway Train Rides
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• The adventure of a lifetime!

Responsibilities

• Responsible for procurement activities in all areas with a primary focus in the Food & Beverage requirements, which includes the processing of daily food orders and purchase requests.
• Maintain adequate records that indicate percentage of sustainable purchases to total purchases.
• Stay knowledgeable regarding the parameters of the corporate purchasing guidelines and ensure that the property is adhering to these principles.
• Maintain cost keeping records for high dollar and contracted items to ensure that pricing is accurate and to help the property make informed decisions.
• Assist Purchasing Director as a liaison between Xanterra South Rim and purveyors.
• Direct and assist in the daily operation of the warehouse as necessary.
• Support all departments with sourcing approved special order products at the most competitive cost and in a timely manner.
• Assist the Purchasing Director in providing menu ideas, pricing and new products to Food & Beverage, as they become available from suppliers.
• Participate in vendor/purveyor selection and review.
• Provide feedback to purveyors on product quality, timeliness of deliveries, rebates and credits.
• Work with warehouse manager on inventory par levels ensuring that outs are kept to a minimum.
• Participate in monthly physical inventory count, verification, and data entry. This also includes rectifying discrepancies and researching the cause of all variances.
• Respond to vendor outages and make arrangements to procure replacement supplies when needed.
• Maintain accurate records regarding food and non-food sustainability purchases and total purchases per vendor.
• Oversee activities in the purchasing department in the absence of the Purchasing Director.
• Maintain the upkeep and managing of procurement templates.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Five years experience in direct purchasing and/or procurement, two years of which must be in a food and beverage supervisory capacity.
• Knowledge of the food & beverage industry which includes knowledge of how to research projected target price, applicable customer reception of sourced products, and how to organize and conduct product presentations.
• Knowledge of basic accounting procedures, how they are applicable to the ordering department, and how to analyze and adhere to a strict budget.
• Good verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with purveyors.
• Advanced skills with the Microsoft office suite, especially Excel and purchasing/inventory tracking software.

Physical Requirements include:

Constantly: Sit, handle, lift/carry up to 10 lbs. 

Occasionally: Stand, walk, reach outward/ above shoulder, squat/kneel, bend, lift/carry up to 50 lbs, push/pull up to 25 lbs.

 

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 status as a protected veteran.