Centralized Purchasing Buyer

This role will enable End to End compliance to Finance Policies and Procurement Buying Programs. Introduction of Oracle Fusion facilities a Centralized Purchasing and Authorized buyer system. This position can sit at any of our park or corporate locations.

This position is responsible for leading enterprise-wide transactional procurement of all non-COGS (Cost of Goods Sold) tangible goods and services. The primary objective is to drive standardization in purchasing practices across the organization and to optimize the use of preferred supplier programs by consolidating and leveraging enterprise spend. This role will maximize cost efficiencies, ensure compliance, and support strategic sourcing initiatives. Position will partner with Finance, Legal, IT, HR, Operations, and other departments to support strategic initiatives and ensure procurement alignment with enterprise priorities.

• Monitor and enforce adherence to established P2P agreements, ensuring all procurement activities align with contractual terms, organizational standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Rigorously enforce procurement policies and standard operating procedures to promote consistency, transparency, and accountability across purchasing activities.
• Serve as a visible leader and promoter of the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process.
• Act as a liaison between internal stakeholders and sourcing teams to ensure alignment on priorities, timelines, and expectations.  
• Drive alignment across departments to ensure consistent adoption of procurement best practices.
• Facilitate communication and foster trust to enhance stakeholder engagement and satisfaction.
• Prepare and issue accurate purchase orders in a timely manner. 
• Ensure all procurement transactions are properly entered into the system for seamless processing and tracking.
• Monitor and follow up on vendor orders to ensure on-time delivery of goods and services.
• Proactively communicate with suppliers to address potential delays or disruptions.
• Collaborate with Six Flags Procurement category sourcing and analytics teams to design preferred supplier programs and subsequently reinforce compliance. This includes identifying potential issues & resolution to requisitioner/approver adoption.
• Assist with developing adequate training for new programs.
• Proactively communicate with suppliers to address potential delays or disruptions.  
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies in collaboration with suppliers and the Accounts Payable team.
• Ensure 100% compliance with all standard operating procedures (SOPs) as they relate to: Company policies, Federal and State regulations, OSHA guidelines and safety standards.

• Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in safety and operational practices.

  Analyze weekly, monthly, and quarterly purchasing and inventory trends to identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency, and improved forecasting.
• Generate actionable insights from Inventory data to support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Advocate and support the continued development of Six Flags Procurement function, including measurement and tracking of benefits, compliance monitoring, and management report-outs.  Champion the professional development of other Procurement team members.
• Responsible for directing or overseeing other employees' daily work activities but is not responsible for undertaking or recommending the following employment actions: hiring, termination, corrective action and performance reviews.

• Required: High school diploma / GED
• Preferred: Associate's degree / vocational or technical school degree
• 2-5 years progressive experience in purchasing, inventory, and supply chain management with extensive knowledge in operations- or indirects-related goods/services, preferably in a strategic setting of a mid to large size organization
• Strong computer skills, analytic skills, and problem-solving skills utilizing Microsoft Excel/Word