Buyer - Yellowstone National Park

Overview

 

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

 

Work behind the scenes to ensure Yellowstone's daily operations run smoothly. If you are a self-motivated individual who is interested in supply chain, accounting, and the operation of Yellowstone National Park, we have a position for you!

 

We're hiring a Buyer to Live. Work. Explore.

 

Job Summary:

The Buyer/Puchasing Agent supports the procurement of goods and services, including warehouse inventory items, non-stock items, and special project purchases. Exercises buying responsibilities and judgements on the basis of the best value, considering quantity, quality, service and delivery.

 

The Details:Position Type: Full Time Year RoundSchedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, and holidays)

Housing: Company housing is not provided for this position, but may be considered based on future availability. Employee may need to secure housing in Gardiner, Emigrant, or Livingston, MT

 

Why Yellowstone National Park?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 in Yellowstone, and proud stewards of the park.

 

Life in Yellowstone:

• No Wyoming state taxes deducted from your paycheck
• 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 and Perks:

• Vacation, Holiday and Sick Leave
• Health, life and other insurance benefits
• Free Access to our Employee Recreation Program (hiking, photography, camping, wildlife watching, and more!)
• Discounts in and around Yellowstone
• Over 1,000 miles of hiking trails inside the park itself
• Fresh air, breathtaking views, and clear night skies
• World-class wildlife viewing of bison, elk, moose, wolves, bears, and more
• Approximately 500 geysers (the largest concentration in the world) and hot springs, including Grand Prismatic, the third largest in the world

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.
• Works with end-users and internal warehouses to forecast demand and establish inventory par levels.
• Researches and communicates with existing and potential 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.
• Maintain strong working relationship with the Corporate Supply Chain team.
• 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

• Minimum 3 years of purchasing experience in hospitality or foodservice related industries.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Well established communication and negotiation skills.
• Dependable and capable when working autonomously with varying degrees of clarity and direction.
• Demonstrated ability to be proactive in anticipating and mitigating risk factors and operational requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid analytic skills, including price/cost analysis and demand planning.
• Experience with Procure to Pay/Source to Pay ERP maintenance and content management.
• Experience with Infor Cloudsuite Financials & Supply Management preferred.

 

Physical Requirements include:

 

• Maintain proper ergonomics when working at a desk/workstation during an eight-hour shift.
• Occasionally be able to stand/walk for a minimum eight-hour shift

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.

Employment Type: OTHER