Job Description

The Executive Director of Purchasing for North America directs the procurement and purchasing operations and strategy to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. Evaluates and develops strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and implements systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain.  Designs processes and systems and utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands. Additionally, the Executive Director of purchasing incorporates auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

 

Oversight of day-to-day purchasing operations.Cost savings initiatives while maintaining quality and service levels.Approve purchase orders/variances upon review that proper due diligence was conducted by buyers.Responsible for hiring, training and developing employees to further their advancement.Responsible for the purchasing team adequately communicating with vendors and ordering departments to ensure all parties are properly informed of the status of orders, and of any changes needed to complete delivery.Develop department policies and procedures to increase efficiency both within purchasing and for other departments.Communicate all critical issues to senior management and all information/directives from senior management to purchasing team.Responsible for all financial reporting to senior management.Review all purchasing-related contracts with Wynn Legal department.Negotiate and monitor all global shipping strategies.Study and research the global commodity markets to create foresight for potential price increases.Travel and attend domestic and international trade shows to establish producer relationships for potential bulk buy opportunities.

QualificationsA bachelor's degree is preferredStrong leadership and interpersonal skillsMust possess excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skillsUphold Wynn core values and compliance guidelines5+ years of managerial experience in purchasing or a related departmentExtensive knowledge of purchasing software and applications including Microsoft Office applications and BirchStreet.Must be 21 years of age or older

Additional Information

Wynn Resorts is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Wynn Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws confidential according to EEO guidelines.