Senior Vendor Management Specialist

Why GLS?

Purpose: Access to affordable, reliable transportation is essential to leading productive work and personal lives, caring well for oneself, one’s family, and the needs of others. Through advanced analytics and technology, we can more accurately predict credit risk and provide more people with an affordable auto financing option for their next vehicle. That’s what GLS has done for over 10 years, helping more than half a million families meet and improve their transportation needs. 

People: Join a culture of over 1,000 employees who Care Deeply and Think Boldly, driving innovation in an adaptive and positive culture that celebrates successes. We empower and reward individuals and teams who make direct, positive impacts to the business and each other, who take pride in their work and are ever-raising the bar. 

Growth: Recognized by Inc 5000 as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Join GLS to grow with us!

Benefits: GLS offers the below great benefits for your amazing work!

o   Competitive base pay and performance bonuses, dependent on role

o   Medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, supplemental insurance benefits, long-term and short-term disability

o   401K with employer match and 100% immediate vesting

o   Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays to help you balance work and personal life

o   Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Annually

o   Tuition Reimbursement

o   Parental Leave

o   Business casual work environment

What does it mean to be a Senior Vendor Management Specialist at GLS?

The Senior Vendor Management Specialist is responsible for supporting the continued development and operation of GLS’s Vendor Management Program. This position will review and negotiate contracts, identify opportunities for savings and improved service standards, establish procurement strategies, and support policies and procedures.

• Collaborate with internal departments to determine the needs of business units and develop appropriate sourcing strategies
• Communicate with suppliers, contractors, and departmental leaders regarding purchase requisitions, specifications, bids, contracts, orders, and related matters
• Evaluate vendor proposals, bids, and quotations for improvements
• Review and prepare technical specifications of competitive services and products, invitations to bids, and Requests for Proposal (RFPs)
• Examine existing supplier and vendor contract terms, conditions, and specifications to achieve consistency and efficiency in vendor relationships
• Conduct research and apply independent judgment and technical knowledge for acquisition of products and services to meet business needs
• Apply working knowledge of relevant ordinances and contract principles during the negotiation and administration of bid solicitations, bid awards, and contract administration
• Collaborate with Finance department to perform and review cost analyses
• Control spending and ensure long-term saving on procurement costs
• Maintain electronic records and files that support work performed, results, and outcomes
• Perform additional assignments and special projects as required by the needs of the company or as directed by management 

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in developing, evaluating, and administering contracts, including robust contract negotiation
• Demonstrable experience in sourcing, procurement, and vendor/solution lifecycle management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage highly sensitive and confidential information, interact at all levels within the organization, and build cross-functional partnerships across the business
• Intrinsically motivated with demonstrated ability to take initiative, identify needs, make recommendations for improvement, see recommendations through implementation, and evaluate improvements for effectiveness
• Team player that can adapt in a fast paced and changing environment
• Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail and demonstrated ability to effectively set and manage multiple conflicting priorities
• Proficient computer skills with working knowledge of standard business applications such as Microsoft Office; ability to quickly learn new computer applications as required
• Ability to think strategically and deliver tactically 

• This position is full-time
• The position does not require travel
• While performing the essential duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to:
• Remain in a stationary position up to 100% of the workday
• Constantly operate a computer and other standard office equipment 
• Talk and hear to exchange accurate information
• Have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading

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