Job Description

Join Our Team as a Sourcing Specialist at Boyd Gaming!

Are you ready to be part of an innovative, fast-paced, and dynamic team? Boyd Gaming is seeking a motivated and passionate Sourcing Specialist to help revolutionize our sourcing and supply-chain strategy across IT and professional services categories.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead Sourcing Initiatives: Manage and execute sourcing strategies that deliver exceptional value.
• Strategic Sourcing: Conduct competitive RFPs, negotiate impactful supplier contracts, and manage seamless program implementations.
• Innovate and Optimize: Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency.
• Collaborate and Influence: Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop sourcing programs that align with our business goals.
• Negotiate and Execute: Secure the best terms and conditions with suppliers, ensuring high-quality and cost-effective solutions.
• Drive Results: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and successful completion.

What We’re Looking For:

• Expertise and Experience: Proven experience in strategic sourcing, project management, and contract negotiations, within the IT and professional services.
• Motivation: Passionate about developing new skills and continuous improvement.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills and a collaborative mindset with a passion for driving results.

Why Boyd Gaming?

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking team that values creativity and innovation.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Impactful Work: Make a significant impact on our operations and contribute to our success.

Join us at Boyd Gaming and help shape the future of the gaming and hospitality industry. Apply now and take your career to the next level!

Key Responsibilities:

• Analytical Excellence: Conduct financial, market, and spend analysis to identify trends and discrepancies.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Foster strong relationships with suppliers, ensure compliance, resolve conflicts, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Comprehensive RFPs and RFIs: Develop and issue detailed procurement documents.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate, draft, and execute supplier contracts with precise terms and conditions.
• Project Management: Complete projects within established timelines, ensuring all milestones are met.
• Effective Communication: Clearly communicate procurement program requirements and status to stakeholders.
• Operational Expertise: Maintain a deep understanding of operating protocols and guidelines.
• Conflict Resolution: Resolve conflicts between suppliers and stakeholders.
• Additional Responsibilities: Take on other tasks as assigned, contributing to the overall success of the team.

Qualifications

• Age Requirement: Must be at least 21 years old.
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in business or procurement, or equivalent work experience.
• Professional Experience: Minimum of three (3) years in progressively challenging roles in IT or professional services sourcing/procurement, contract/vendor management, and supply chain management, preferably within multi-property operations with $50M in annual spend. Experience in the hospitality industry is a plus.
• RFP and Contract Expertise: At least one (1) year of experience in conducting RFPs and negotiating complex contracts.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal, presentation, and written communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work effectively across various internal and external stakeholders.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and other relevant tools.
• Work Type and Travel: Position is in the office five days per week. Willingness and ability to travel locally, with no long-distance travel requirements.
• Certifications and Licenses: Must be able to obtain and maintain any necessary certifications and/or licenses.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.