In short, as the Central Services Specialist you will be the central point of contact for all purchases made on behalf of Drivetime business units. In addition, you will facilitate and manage all purchases not allowed on corporate credit cards; this includes but is not limited to office supplies, shop supplies, minor equipment, gift cards, incentives, and Amazon purchases. This position will also oversee the daily purchasing operations of the Company, and represent DriveTime interdepartmentally, as well as with external vendors and other outside organizations.

In long, our Central Services Specialist is responsible for:

·Processing purchase orders, requisitions, and other documents for the purchase of goods and services.

Vetting purchases to obtain the most cost-efficient vendors and prices for material, supplies, tools, services, and equipment requested by business units.

Reviewing, authorizing, and coding all purchase requests for services and supplies obtained to conduct business.

Proper recording and allocation of expenditures by completing a monthly purchasing related expense report.

Generating and maintaining vendor Excel reports as needed.

Managing our national purchasing vendors.

Working closely with Accounts Payable to audit and approve national vendor invoices against contract.

Acting as a resource for all business units to assist them in obtaining the most efficient means of production.

Performing all other projects and one-off assignments as assigned by leadership.

So What Kind of Folks Are We Looking for?

·A mind for the details. Okay we know “detail-oriented” is on about every job description – but we really mean it!

Organization and time management skills in spades. You’ll be handling multiple projects and deadlines that will require you to prioritize then re-prioritize… then… re-prioritize again.

Works well in a time crunch. There will be multiple time sensitive requirements and you’ll need the ability to meet deliverable due dates.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to talk and write with confidence, charisma and competence for a wide variety of audiences including management.

Agile in a fast-past environment. We move, and we move quickly. Thriving in an environment that never stops, is a must.

Plays well with others. You will be working in a high-functioning team environment. We work together in order to win together.

The Specifics.

High School Diploma/GED

2+ years of experience in a related field

·Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written

Ability to quickly and comfortably learn new systems, tools and processes

Demonstrated proficiency in Excel, experience with reporting