Director, Purchasing

LEGENDS

Founded in 2008, Legends is a premium experiences company with six divisions operating worldwide – Global Planning, Global Sales, Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Global Merchandise, and Global Technology Solutions – offering clients and partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning, and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment. For more information, visit www.Legends.net and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @TheLegendsWay.

THE ROLE

Directs, coordinates, and communicates activities of the Purchasing and Warehouse operation with other departments. Oversees management of all equipment within the warehouses. Adheres to the ethical standard of purchasing and ensures that the company gets the best product, service, and price. Maintains professional rapport with vendors. Any other duties assigned by General Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implements purchasing procedures according to company policy.
• Maintain bid-processing system on ongoing basis for all items.
• Maintains par level on all stocked items and maximizes inventory turn.
• Review all department requisitions to ensure proper purchasing quantities and products.
• Inform respective areas as to changes in market conditions, prices, products in season, etc.
• P&L responsibilities include entering all purchases unto individual event flash and sending weekly reports and updates to the director of finance.
• Reviews integrity of ingredient inventory database to ensure accuracy on a regular basis.
• Prepares purchase orders and enters merchandise arrivals.
• Maintains purchase order approval level according to policy.
• Supervise and review month end inventory.
• Supervise uniform, linen laundering and inventory program.
• Maintain all equipment warehouses and inventory management.
• Oversee the warehouse set up teams, including the set up and breakdown of pit stops and special event equipment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all Legends policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong logistics.
• Experience with P&L.
• Ability to develop and produce proposals.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have the ability to comply and implement all Standard Operating Procedures.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• ServSafe Certified.
• LEAD or ServeSMART Certified.

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary range of $80,000 - $90,000 commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: On Site

Physical Demands

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

NOTE:

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.