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XANTERRA TRAVEL COLLECTION

Purchasing Manager - Yellowstone National Park

XANTERRA TRAVEL COLLECTION, Wyoming, Michigan, United States, 49519

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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!

Job Summary The Purchasing Manager leads the buying team in the procurement of goods and services, including warehouse inventory items, non-stock items, and special project purchases. This role exercises buying responsibilities and judgements based on the best value, considering quantity, quality, service, and delivery.

The Details Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round

Pay: $70,000 - $80,000 annually

Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

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

Housing - Not Included - most employees find housing in Gardiner, MT, Emigrant, MT or Livingston, MT

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

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Disability Insurance

401k with match

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Learning and Development Programs

Perks

Free Yellowstone National Park pass

Free Employee Recreation Program (recreation centers, athletics, gear rentals, seminars, van trips, hiking, and more)

Employee discounts at local gateway communities

Access to maintained campgrounds and back-country campsites inside and around the park

Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts

Planned employee trips and activities

$350 Referral Bonus Program

The adventure of a lifetime!

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the purchasing support team to achieve departmental goals while providing training and guidance to junior buyers and staff

Serve as the primary liaison with Food & Beverage leadership and other stakeholders to align purchasing activities with operational needs

Oversee requisitions, vendor communications, and procurement to ensure timely delivery of quality goods and services at best value

Drive sustainability practices in all purchasing decisions, supporting the mission of “Legendary Hospitality with a Softer Footprint"

Act as subject matter expert for Cloudsuite purchasing functions and maintain order guides, inventory par levels, and demand forecasting

Cultivate and manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and resolve discrepancies, returns, and delivery issues

Collaborate with the Corporate Supply Chain team to ensure compliance with contracts, preferred vendor programs, and purchasing policies

Support seasonal warehouse operations, including openings, closings, and replenishment processes as needed

Qualifications

Minimum 5-7 years within the hospitality or food service industry with at least 3 years performing purchasing activities

Experience with a National Park concessionaire required

Minimum 3-5 years managerial experience required

Experience with inventory management and inventory control processes required

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 Infor Cloudsuite Financials & Supply Management desired

Physical Requirements include:

Sitting and working at a desk for extended periods of time

Must be comfortable standing for long periods of time when needed

Lifting up to 50 lbs. at a time. Job can be very laborious when assisting in warehouse operations

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.

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