Location
Las Vegas, NV | United States
Job description
Position Summary:
Dollar Loan Center is a family-owned company specializing in providing financial products to consumers across five states at 60 locations. As we continue to expand our market reach, we are seeking a capable and results-driven Purchasing Manager to join our team. As the Purchasing Manager at Dollar Loan Center, you will be responsible for working alongside all departments to manage and optimize all vendor relationships. This critical role involves obtaining bids for large-scale projects and day-to-day business needs, negotiating and executing vendor contracts, analyzing vendor performance, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and maintaining strong relationships with vendors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Vendor Contract Negotiation and Execution:
- Partner with Department Heads to ensure vendor requirements are clearly documented.
- Initiate conversations with potential vendors to obtain quotes and/or bids.
- Develop purchasing and negotiation strategies to close vendor deals with optimal terms.
- Prepare and submit all documentation necessary to execute the contract.
- Vendor Management:
- Using the criteria provided by Department Heads, identify cost-saving opportunities through new vendor contracts or modifications to current contracts.
- Assess current vendor contracts to understand departmental needs and provide insight regarding strategic contract changes.
- Monitor vendor contracts for expiration and initiate contract renewal or termination processes as needed.
- Compliance and Analysis:
- Ensure adherence to vendor contract terms and conditions.
- Review and approve purchase orders and invoices to ensure compliance with negotiated terms.
- Conduct cost analysis and benchmarking across vendor contracts to reduce expenses.
- Provide insights and recommendations for vendor optimization.
- Internal and External Communication:
- Foster positive and productive relationships with vendors.
- Field inquiries and concerns from vendors as necessary.
- Support Department Heads with the coordination and execution of large-scale projects.
- Communicate with Department Heads regarding contract renewals and terminations.
Requirements for Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in a purchasing or B2B sales role.
- Ability to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks as necessary.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Benefits:
- Health Plans (including dental and vision)
- 401K
- Paid Time Off
- Life Insurance
- Employee Giveaways
Job tags
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