Location: Palm Springs,CA, USA
Come work for the leading employer in the Coachella Valley. Agua Caliente offers a comprehensive benefit and compensation package that includes rich medical and dental benefits, a 401k plan with employer match, more than 3 weeks of paid time off per year for newly hired employees, and other great benefits like food and beverage discounts at our three casinos, fuel discounts, tuition and wellness reimbursement, plus much, more.
WHO ARE WE: The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is a federally recognized Indian Tribe located in Palm Springs, California, with 32,000 acres of reservation lands that spread across Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, and into the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountains. The Tribe currently owns and operates two 18-hole championship golf courses, 3 casinos located in Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, and downtown Palm Springs, two world class spas, and a fuel station. For more information about the Tribe, visit www.aguacaliente-nsn.gov.
Job Description Summary
The Procurement and Sourcing Manager will be responsible for direct purchasing of all materials on all construction and renovation projects. They will be responsible for preparing initial cost estimates based on preliminary Bills of Materials prepared by our project managers and/or Architects, make recommendations for alternate fixtures and furniture where needed to achieve project budgets and then manage the bid and award process for full procurement, delivery and installation of the final work scope.
Essential Duties and Information (other duties may be assigned)
* Perform the direct purchasing of all materials, FF&E, OS&E and any other items provided or needed within the Tribal Construction department.
* Manages and tracks orders and any additional logistics related to those orders.
* Prepare initial cost estimates based on preliminary Bills of Materials and then manage, bid and award process for full procurement, delivery and installation as needed for the work scope.
* Research products, supplies, equipment and services inclusive of negotiation of terms, prices and conditions.
* Budget all FF&E, OS&E, and other items as needed for work scopes and guide selections to meet project cost targets.
* Manages all in-house purchasing timelines for the delivery of goods and services to meet deadlines.
* Completion of vendor audits to achieve entity savings.
* Complies with all policies and procedures for Tribal Sales Tax Mitigation.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Signatory Ability
None
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration preferred.
* Minimum of 5 years' experience in FF&E, OS&E, casino or hotel procurement, and negotiating of contract awards and delivery logistics.
* Knowledgeable in shipping regulations and procedures.
* Knowledge of bidding and award processes including familiarity with various contract formats.
* Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
* Strong negotiating and cost management skills.
* Well-developed business writing skills.
* Multi-task orientation with strong problem resolution capabilities.
* Proficiency in using Excel and Word. Ability to learn Procore software.
* Ability to read Architectural drawings.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to stand, move and work throughout the
office area and properties, including walking up to 1 miles, climbing stairs, and sitting at a desk/work
station for the duration of the shift. Must be able to sometimes be exposed to cigarette smoke for extended periods.
Typically, the individual will be housed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but will escalate when located in the casino environment. Must be able to grasp, bend, lift and/or carry or otherwise move goods weighing a minimum of 25 lbs. on an intermittent basis, and sufficient dexterity of hand in order to use office equipment including, but not limited to: a computer keyboard, calculator, general office equipment and multi-line telephone.