Central Services Specialist

DriveTime; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Tempe, Arizona is seeking a Central Services Specialist to manage all purchases for various business units. The ideal candidate should have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. This position emphasizes processing orders and collaborating with vendors to maximize efficiency. Flexible hybrid work environment and strong benefits are provided.

Benefits

Hybrid work approach

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(K), life insurance, and disability coverage

Growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness Program

In-house gym

Competitive pay

Paid Time Off

Social events and team culture

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase orders, requisitions, and documents for purchases.
• Vetting purchases for cost-efficient vendors.
• Reviewing and coding all purchase requests.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Communication skills

Agility in fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership.

The DriveTime Family of Brands spans across DriveTime, Bridgecrest and SilverRock. You can find us at the intersection of technology and innovation as we use our proprietary tools and over two decades of industry knowledge to redefine the process of purchasing, financing, and protecting your vehicle.

What’s the Job?

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What Kind of Folks Are We Looking For?

• A mind for the details. This role requires strong attention to detail.
• Organization and time management skills in spades. You’ll be handling multiple projects and deadlines and must be able to prioritize effectively.
• 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 and collaborating to achieve goals.

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

Perks & Benefits

• We take a hybrid work approach, balancing in-person and work-from-home environments. This position has an on-site expectation of a minimum of three days a week.
• Medical, dental, and vision—DriveTime Family of Brands covers a sizable portion of insurance premiums for top-tier healthcare coverage.
• 401(K), life insurance, and disability coverage among other benefits.
• Growth Opportunities — DriveTime is committed to professional growth with many internal promotions.
• Tuition Reimbursement — support for your professional development.
• Wellness Program — self-guided coaching, incentives and discounts on medical premiums.
• Competitive pay across the organization.
• In-House Gym — on-site fitness options.
• Social events and a culture that celebrates teamwork.
• Smart-Casual Dress — jeans welcomed.
• Paid Time Off — wellness days, holidays, and personal time for full-time employees; prorated vacation for part-time roles.

Anything Else?

DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified. 90% of our employees say they feel right at home here. We also have awards such as Comparably: Best Company for Diversity, Best Company Culture, Best Company Leadership, and Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employers.

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of background and drug screening. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

And when it comes to hiring, we don’t just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime. Buckle up for opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment!