Hospitality Buyer
A NEW BREED OF ENTERTAINMENT
With almost 150 years of proud horseracing history, Woodbine Entertainment Group is the founding pioneer and largest operator of professional horseracing in Canada.
Building on our rich past, we are surging ahead to the future with an energized, new vision. Today we deliver the most thrilling and highest quality racing, dining and entertainment experiences to our visitors. In doing so, we remain a world-leader in horse-racing — and also among the most exciting and diverse entertainment facilities on the globe.
Reporting to the Purchasing Manager or Director, this position's primary responsibility is the acquisition of any goods, services, and equipment for client departments for the best overall value.
Job Responsibilities:
Low to mid-level risk for errors in actions or decisions; a lack of diligence could result in some losses.
Access to company credit card numbers, purchase order systems, and access to financial data.
No direct supervision of employees; informal leadership in terms of exhibiting professional behavior which reflects positively on Procurement Department
Communicate directly with vendors, buying groups, and internal clients via phone/email and EDI
Obtain quotations, proposals, and other price offerings from vendors. Organize information and conduct comparative analysis between vendors. May make recommendations to client departments upon request.
Establish and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Promote the Purchasing Department's service within the company. Act as the first point of contact between users and vendors; from RFx to problem solving.
Act as a resource for client departments by providing guidance and assistance in matters pertaining to their purchasing requirements. Use good judgement to solve purchasing problems in absence of clients.
Utilize Woodbine's computerized purchasing system to create and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders. Includes placement of orders, expediting, and investigating discrepancies as required.
Processing both physical and computerized documents to complete the procure- to-pay cycle.
Skills:
General knowledge of purchasing principles and practices.
General knowledge of computerized systems
Proficient with computer software applications in a Windows environment, including MS Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Strong written/oral communication, and excellent interpersonal skills are required to interact effectively and professionally with WEG departments, and vendors
Organizations and time management abilities
Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality
Detail oriented, with strong analytical skills
High school diploma
Experience in an office environment
Minimum of two (2) years purchasing specific work experience
Experience:
Supervisory or management experience in any capacity.
Prioritizing work & deciding when a project is satisfactorily completed resides with the employee, unless management requires a different standard from time to time.
High levels of creativity aren't required, but the ability to occasional think differently or find a solution outside the norms would be helpful.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
Be Yourself.
We believe differences should be valued and celebrated. By building diverse and inclusive teams, we strive to provide a more authentic and empowering work experience that unlocks the potential of our people. Regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, we believe everyone has the right to express their ideas, ambitions, and pursue their goals with confidence and integrity. Diversity breeds innovation. We want people to think differently. Our commitment is to build a culture that welcomes everyone and leverages their unique perspectives to be a great entertainment company that shares the thrill of horseracing experiences with the world.