Buyer

Step into a workplace that’s as exciting as it is rewarding! FireKeepers Casino Hotel delivers a high-energy environment with vibrant entertainment, a strong team culture, and real opportunities to grow. Recognized as one of Michigan’s Top Employers by Forbes, GlassDoor, and Michigan Works, we’re proud to invest in our Team Members every step of the way. Why join us? Grow your career with development programs and opportunities to advance from within. Comprehensive medical benefits, including exclusive access to the NOMI network, providing a “no copay” advantage. Give back through Volunteer Time Off (VTO). Generous PTO plan to recharge and reset. Incentive programs that recognize your contributions. Low-cost Team Member dining, provided by our award-winning culinary team. SHIFTS AVAILABLE: Day shift PAY: Starting at $43,888.00 per year, with opportunities for annual increases. REPORTS TO: Director of Purchasing SCOPE OF POSITION: The Buyer is responsible for all aspects of the vendor licensing and renewal process, alongside the timely and cost-efficient procurement of standard goods, services, and routinely purchased items. This role merges the fundamental compliance duties of the Purchasing Coordinator with baseline buying responsibilities. The Buyer tracks vendor spend against gaming regulations, manages master service agreements, processes purchase orders, and verifies that all procurement operations strictly adhere to Gaming approved vendor lists and organizational guidelines. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following is a list of the main duties and responsibilities. However, other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by management. All duties must be performed in accordance with Tribal, Federal, and other applicable requirements, organizational specific policies, procedures and practices. Provide potential vendors with certification documentation for the Nottawasseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Gaming Commission (NHBPGC). Track vendor spend to identify when licensing thresholds are reached. Issue vendor application renewals in a timely manner. Request missing data for the Licensing Department, oversee annual tax-exemption updates, and complete vendor credit applications for director and executive signatures. Track active contracts and notify the purchasing team ninety (90) days prior to any contract expiration. Periodically audit contracts to ensure total vendor compliance. Compile structural data and produce statistical reports for the NHBPGC as requested by management. Maintain all primary physical and digital vendor records within the purchasing office. Assists the Director of Purchasing Manager with ensuring all company policies and procedures are adhered to by all applicable individuals with regard to the procurement of products and services. Ensure all purchase requests are approved according to established internal authorization levels. Verify that the organization adheres to the approved vendor list and that all purchase terms and discounts are met. Initiate a purchase order for goods or services when the purchasing department has received a properly completed and approved purchase requisition. Maintain organization of files and correspondence/follow up with vendors. Be able to identify and recommend alternative products or services that better serve the internal department and keep costs down. Keep track of contracts and their status for assigned departments. Verify information for Capital Projects, ensuring that all bids and vendor information is correct. Facilitate the flow of information, by organizing and presiding over regularly scheduled meetings with all departments involved in a project until project is completed. Negotiate best price with winning vendor, set terms and payment schedule. Work with the gaming legal to negotiate contracts to final terms. Ensure that the competitive bid process is followed. Responsible for the timeliest and cost-effective purch…

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