Purchasing Specialist

Corporate Supply Chain Management Position

SeaWorld is a world-renowned leader in the themed-park and entertainment industry. Our success is built on a passion for caring for animals and a dedication to delivering positive, memorable experiences to people from around the world. We're also committed to helping ambitious people achieve their professional best. We're always seeking exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable individuals to join our team.

What you get to do :

This role works in the Corporate Supply Chain Management organization and reports to the Procurement Manager. Primary responsibility is to action, monitor and complete purchase requests. The PS works closely with the Park stakeholders / requestors, Park finance teams, Procurement Manager, Corporate Buyers, Category Managers and Supply Chain Leaders to support procurement processes and subsequent implementation of national programs while providing exceptional customer service. You will :

• Action, monitor, and complete purchase requests in a timely and accurate manner while providing exceptional customer service to our parks and stakeholders
• Enter and track purchase requisitions in ERP
• Enter catalog orders as needed
• Directing all relevant purchases to vendors on the SCM preferred vendor list
• Identify local requirements and assist park requisitioners to enter complete and accurate purchase requests
• Set up vendors, keep vendor information updated, look up vendor numbers, and look up PO numbers when invoice research is needed
• Maintain all purchasing files securely
• Other duties as assigned

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EEO Employer :

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.