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AutoNation · 9 hours ago

Sourcing / Procurement / Purchasing, Professional 2

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

AutoNation is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, offering innovative products, exceptional services, and comprehensive solutions. The role involves providing analytical support to category management teams, managing the tactical sourcing function for various goods and services, and ensuring optimal value for expenditures.

AutomotiveCustomer ServiceRetail

Responsibilities

Purchase the appropriate goods and services as required by our stakeholders in a timely manner

Coordinate the timely return of damaged and/or improperly shipped goods with suppliers

Apply creative methods to negotiate with suppliers to obtain the optimum value both professionally and ethically

Work closely with operations and maintenance personnel to assure their needs are being met

Administer the Coupa Procure to Pay system, review late open orders and contact suppliers to expedite delivery

Develop and enhance long-term supplier relationships within a win-win environment

Manage match exceptions and invoice reconciliations

Act as a liaison between procurement, corporate stakeholders and dealership management on initiatives related to field level transactions and agreements

Identify and support productivity initiatives resulting in best quality, at best value

Work with internal stakeholders to streamline the buying procedures within the Coupa procure to pay system

Support inventory initiatives as required

Prepare and solicit bids and quotations as needed

Support vendor managed inventory programs

Maintain supplier business relationships

Support the category management function with analytics identifying potential sourcing opportunities

Analyze responses to requests for proposal in support of the category management function

Perform other job-related functions as assigned

Qualification

Procurement analyticsESourcingCoupa Procure to PaySupply Chain experienceOperations ManagementCustomer service focusAutomotive experienceMS Office Suite expertiseCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field of study; or any equivalent combination of relevant background, skills, and experience

3-5 years progressively responsible experience in Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field

High degree of judgment, independent decision making, and a keen focus on customer service required

Effectively communicates and interacts across all levels of the organization including Store and Regional Teams, Corporate Management and Senior Leadership

Excellent communications and problem-solving skills

Working knowledge of Procurement analytics, eSourcing and Procure to Pay systems i.e., Ariba, SpendHQ, Coupa, Simfoni, etc. Expertise in advanced functionality of the MS Office Suite