Purchasing Manager | Full-Time | Moody Center

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management hospitality and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015 the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas stadiums convention centers music festivals performing arts centers and cultural institutions spanning four continents.

ThePurchasingManageris responsible for the effective management and running of venue distribution/warehouse operations including inventory receivingpurchasing ordering lay-ins purchase order tracking clean-up transfers and equipment maintenance. The PurchasingManager must providea high levelof event oversight technicalproficiency and operational/personnel support to ensure the smooth running of (or preparation for) any assigned event. This is a key position for the effective and profitable operation of the business. The employee mustmaintainexcellent attendance and be available towork a variable event-driven schedule which includes evenings and weekends. Open availability professional presentation outstanding interpersonal skills self-direction strong managementand independent decision-making skills arerequired.

This role pays an annual salary of $70000-$80000

Benefits for Full-Time Roles: Health Dental and Vision Insurance; 401(k) Savings Plan; 401(k) Matching; and Paid Time Off (vacation days sick days and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until September 4 2026.

At Moody Center in Austin Texas we are building a championship organization that serves our fans community and business partners through world-class sports entertainment and experiences.We believe our employees are our greatest assets. We strive to create a culture that empowers and inspires our employees to go above and beyondfor our clientspatrons and Center is Austins new arena that gave the Live Music Capital of the World the world-class arena it deserves. Moody Center is a premiere 15000 seat venue that hosts the biggest artists and acts on the planet. Designed specifically for concerts the new arena is home to The University of Texas Womens and Mens basketball games family shows and other sporting and community events. Moody Center is the first of its kind in the industry with an unrivaled partnership between Oak View Group Live Nation/C3 Presents The University of Texas at Austin and Minister of Culture Matthew McConaughey. Moody Center has recently been named the Arena of the Year by Pollstar and by the Academy of Country Music.

• Actively supervise coach counsel direct train and mentor employees in meeting company quality standards and will independently initiateand authorize all employment actions such as hiring termination suspension disciplinepromotionand transfer.
• Responsible for product purchasing/orderingreceivingand distribution control for the venue.
• Ensure that established procedures for tracking purchase orders requisitions receiving dockets and perpetual inventoryaremaintained; report any deviation to General Manager.
• Maintain and manage sanitation and organizational systemsofall warehouse storage areas.
• Willing and available toassistwith Premium Services or Concessions event operations as directed by the GM or AGM.
• Providedirectionto part-time warehouse staff to ensure all establishedlay-ins are completed for each event in addition to requisitioning during events post-event breakdownwarehouse returns equipment storage sanitation and maintenance.
• Responsible for ensuring that the purchaseorder system is adhered to for all orders received at each warehouse; verify proper specification size quantity etc. of goods received; supervise proper labelingdatingand stocking of supplies.
• Oversee and ensure thatappropriate stockinglevels are met for each event; rotate andmaintain the integrity of product.
• Ensure proper transfer process of product between buildings including follow-up documentation.
• Perform routine maintenance; responsible for concession and utility equipment cleaning and maintenance: portable equipment burden carriers carts floors refrigeration and lighting. Ensure manifested equipment is in location.
• Conduct a walk-throughofthe commissarywarehouseand storage areas after the completion of the day to ensure all areas are clean.
• Oversee daily operation as either the opening or closing manager on duty.
• Assist Office Manager with daily/weekly/monthly sales and AR/AP when needed.
• Gains thorough working knowledge of all existing concessionslocations: geographical location equipment evacuation procedures adjacent employee and guest areas and facility access.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelors degree in Business Finance or accounting is preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of warehouse/distribution purchasing experience.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Forklift certification is a plus.
• Ability to communicate with employees co-workers volunteers managementstaffand guests in a clearprofessional and courteous manner that fosters a positiveenthusiasticand cooperative work environment.
• Ability to make sound business/operations decisions (i.e.regarding employee placement staffing adjustments and/or responding to technicalproductor equipment challenges during an event) quickly and under pressure.
• Solid working knowledge of computer applications: Microsoft Office POS systems and timekeeping systems.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented fast-paced event-driven environment.
• Possess a valid Food Handlers certificate and Alcohol Service Permit if required by state or local government.
• Possess thorough working knowledge of all applicable sanitation requirements food preparation guidelines alcohol service policies safety standards etc.pertaining toSpectra and venue concession operations.
• Ability to calculate basic math functions (addition subtraction multiplication division percentages) as they relate to POS cash/credit transactions cashreconciliationand product inventory.
• Ability to handle cash accurately and responsibly.
• Ability to consistently adhere to the highest standards of integrity professionalismethicsand confidentiality.
• Nationally recognized advanced food service sanitation certification.

At OVG we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation strengthens ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including but not limited to veteran status uniform service member status race color religion sex national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information or any other protected class under federal state or local law.