Sphere Entertainment Co
Senior Buyer Purchasing Food & Beverage
Sphere Entertainment Co, Las Vegas, Nevada, us, 89105
Jobs > Senior Buyer Purchasing Food & BeverageSenior Buyer Purchasing Food & Beverage
Location:
Las Vegas, NVPosition Type:
Full-timeSphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) is a premier live entertainment and media company. The Company includes Sphere, a next-generation entertainment medium powered by cutting-edge technologies to redefine the future of entertainment. The first Sphere venue in Las Vegas opened in September 2023.Who are we hiring?The Senior Buyer Purchasing Food & Beverage is responsible for the daily purchasing and inventory management of a wide range of goods and services at Sphere in Las Vegas as well as supporting Madison Square Garden Arena, Radio City Music Hall, The Beacon Theater, The Chicago Theater, HULU Theater, and Knicks and Ranger Training Center when needed. The Senior Buyer has a working knowledge of all purchasing-related tasks, including how to effectively purchase all items across all venues. The Senior Buyer also supports some of the Senior Manager and Buyers responsibilities in their absence, learning managerial skills and training.What will you do?Tactical buying for all Food, Beverage, and Paper/Packaging products across all venuesDetermine PARs for productsAnalyze requisitions from multiple locations and determine efficient purchasing strategyEvaluate event schedule & forecast needs by communicating internally with associates and externally with vendorsPlace orders and update inventory bids in Eatec, MSG’s inventory and purchasing systemConfirm and reconcile orders with VendorsHandle solutions for Out of StocksCommunicate with vendors for late/missed deliveriesFacilitate purchasing for executive, talent, and green room requestsReact and solve “shorts” at time of delivery, in a “Just In Time” inventory process, resolving immediatelyFoster professional relationships with Sales Reps and VendorsLiaise with Security for deliveriesAdministrative work for invoice reconciliation between MSG AP and VendorsF&B Purchasing project work, such as new vendor & product sourcing, cost analysis, reportingBe the Subject Matter Expert for Eatec Training to assist Operations as well as the Purchasing team, through document development and online/zoom trainingsCross-train and provide support to other areas, as neededWhat do you need to succeed?5+ years’ experienceBroad and in-depth knowledge of food & beverage, paper, cleaning supply, and uniform industries. Knowledge of industry terminology. Understanding of product specifications, costs, performance levels, suitability for MSG environment, after-purchase maintenance needsStrong oral and written communication skills. Ability to obtain clear communication of needs from user community through a combination of diplomacy and precise requirements gathering. Able to translate user needs into technical requirements appropriate to the specific product/industry and convey requirements to vendors in a clear and effective mannerAbility to perform effectively under pressure while handling several tasks simultaneouslyAbility to exercise good judgment and sound decision making, often without complete informationAwareness of vendor performance, reputation, suitability for working with MSGAbility to follow process and strategy set forth by managersExperience with Purchasing Systems, especially Eatec and MS ExcelKnowledge of applicable laws and company policies regarding purchasing, vendor relations, and sales taxBehavior consistent with MSG valuesPay Range:
$75,000 — $110,000 USDAt MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law mandates, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required.
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Location:
Las Vegas, NVPosition Type:
Full-timeSphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) is a premier live entertainment and media company. The Company includes Sphere, a next-generation entertainment medium powered by cutting-edge technologies to redefine the future of entertainment. The first Sphere venue in Las Vegas opened in September 2023.Who are we hiring?The Senior Buyer Purchasing Food & Beverage is responsible for the daily purchasing and inventory management of a wide range of goods and services at Sphere in Las Vegas as well as supporting Madison Square Garden Arena, Radio City Music Hall, The Beacon Theater, The Chicago Theater, HULU Theater, and Knicks and Ranger Training Center when needed. The Senior Buyer has a working knowledge of all purchasing-related tasks, including how to effectively purchase all items across all venues. The Senior Buyer also supports some of the Senior Manager and Buyers responsibilities in their absence, learning managerial skills and training.What will you do?Tactical buying for all Food, Beverage, and Paper/Packaging products across all venuesDetermine PARs for productsAnalyze requisitions from multiple locations and determine efficient purchasing strategyEvaluate event schedule & forecast needs by communicating internally with associates and externally with vendorsPlace orders and update inventory bids in Eatec, MSG’s inventory and purchasing systemConfirm and reconcile orders with VendorsHandle solutions for Out of StocksCommunicate with vendors for late/missed deliveriesFacilitate purchasing for executive, talent, and green room requestsReact and solve “shorts” at time of delivery, in a “Just In Time” inventory process, resolving immediatelyFoster professional relationships with Sales Reps and VendorsLiaise with Security for deliveriesAdministrative work for invoice reconciliation between MSG AP and VendorsF&B Purchasing project work, such as new vendor & product sourcing, cost analysis, reportingBe the Subject Matter Expert for Eatec Training to assist Operations as well as the Purchasing team, through document development and online/zoom trainingsCross-train and provide support to other areas, as neededWhat do you need to succeed?5+ years’ experienceBroad and in-depth knowledge of food & beverage, paper, cleaning supply, and uniform industries. Knowledge of industry terminology. Understanding of product specifications, costs, performance levels, suitability for MSG environment, after-purchase maintenance needsStrong oral and written communication skills. Ability to obtain clear communication of needs from user community through a combination of diplomacy and precise requirements gathering. Able to translate user needs into technical requirements appropriate to the specific product/industry and convey requirements to vendors in a clear and effective mannerAbility to perform effectively under pressure while handling several tasks simultaneouslyAbility to exercise good judgment and sound decision making, often without complete informationAwareness of vendor performance, reputation, suitability for working with MSGAbility to follow process and strategy set forth by managersExperience with Purchasing Systems, especially Eatec and MS ExcelKnowledge of applicable laws and company policies regarding purchasing, vendor relations, and sales taxBehavior consistent with MSG valuesPay Range:
$75,000 — $110,000 USDAt MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law mandates, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required.
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