Supplier Database Specialist

at  AutoNation Business Operations Support

Overview:
Description of Position: The Supplier Specialist is responsible maintaining up-to-date and accurate supplier information in the company’s Supplier Management and Procure-to-Pay systems.

QUALIFICATIONS MANDATORY:

• High school diploma
• Excellent data entry and quality assurance skills
• Follows detailed instructions
• Maintains confidentiality
• Excellent writing and grammar skills, ability to write concisely, clearly, and logically
• Ability to hear and answer questions perceptively
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4-6 years Supplier Management experience
• Experience supporting programs related to change management initiatives
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel
  Next Possible Position: Lead Data Analyst – Supplier Resources
  The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented. Career path opportunities are dependent on business and staffing needs and the qualifications of internal and external candidates.
  Company Overview
  AutoNation, a provider of personalized transportation services, is driven by innovation and transformation. As one of America’s most admired companies, AutoNation delivers a peerless Customer experience recognized by data-driven consumer insight leaders, Reputation and J.D. Power. Through its bold leadership and brand affinity, the AutoNation Brand is synonymous with “DRVPNK” and “What Drives You, Drives Us.” AutoNation has a singular focus on personalized transportation services that are easy, transparent, and Customer-centric.
  Join us as we pave the way to moving our company, our communities and our industry forward. Apply today at a location near you or wherever you dream the road will take you.

• Monitor and complete requests for additions or changes to the supplier database to ensure timely and appropriate activations, de-activations, and changes
• Provide follow up and technical assistance to external suppliers and internal users
• Review supplier database to ensure data integrity and compliance including updated certificates of insurances and contracts
• Implement processes to improve efficiency and accuracy across multiple systems
• Develop reporting to present metrics to management
• Manage projects as needed under the direction of Manager