Procurement Specialist

FlexiVan; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

FlexiVan in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Procurement Specialist to help drive cost control, develop key vendor partnerships, and support fulfillment of operational needs across the network.

This role provides analytical procurement support for services, parts programs, new build projects, and capital expenditure; collaborates with Legal to secure favorable terms and coordinates with Fleet Operations, Maintenance, IT, Finance, and Commercial teams to maximize efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, statistics or related field.
• 0–2+ years of experience in operations, procurement, contracts, or finance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, charts) and Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement strategies to control costs and source key vendors.
• Support capital expenditure planning and supplier contracts across departments.
• Monitor supplier performance, review KPIs, and ensure contract terms compliance.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Office 365 suite

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in business, economics, finance, statistics or related field

Job description

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Procurement Specialist

Full Time Professional Scottsdale, AZ, US 1 Attachments

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1069

Job Title: Procurement Specialist

Department:Operations

Reports To:Sr. Manager, Operations

Location:Scottsdale, Arizona

Category:Operations

Type:Full-time

Primary Objectives of Position

This role will be responsible for executing FlexiVan’s procurement strategies aimed at driving cost control, developing key vendor/supplier partnerships, fulfillment of operational needs, and diversifying supplier sourcing to minimize procurement risks.

Provide analytical support for the procurement of services and materials which will include depot services, nationwide parts program, new build chassis projects, reconditioning projects, and drayage procurement. Capture and track capital expenditure related to new equipment acquisition and reconditioning or refurbishment of existing assets. Monitor supplier performance and ensure contractual obligations are met.

Support both field and HQ operational teams with timely management of capital expenditure plans, vendor contracts, parts procurement and other procurement services to maximize efficiency. Work closely with Legal to ensure contract terms are favorable. Special attention to development and implementation of procurement practices that optimize cost and service.

Support other functional areas including Fleet Operations, Maintenance & Repair, Business Intelligence, IT, Finance, and Commercial.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

Procurement of services

• a) Participate in supplier evaluation and selection
• b) Work with internal stakeholders to develop and maintain strategic vendor relationships
• c) Contract negotiations, locating and setting up new vendors
• d) Work closely with Legal to ensure supplier contract terms are compliant and support Company interests and strategies.

Analyze Procurement Efforts

• a) Develop, manage, and monitor all Operations Capital Expenditure projects including equipment new build programs, equipment reconditioning programs, and GPS module acquisitions
• b) Track capital expenditure performance of actual spend to the planned spend and will collaborate and verify with Finance
• c) Develop and maintain KPIs and trend performance data
• a) Conduct routine cost-benefit analysis and contribute to continual vendor review and optimization
• b) Assist with managing the Depot Quality Assurance Program
• c) Support operations by monitoring performance of various M&R vendors and part suppliers
• d) Assist with audits of product quality, billing accuracy, and other KPI related items
• e) Keep track of vendor and supplier-related activities in the industry

GPS Contract Management

• a) Monitor telematics provider contract performance
• b) Ensure contract auto renewal is managed with the best interests of FlexiVan kept in mind
• c) Develop and maintain compliance data and reporting

KPI and performance metrics

• a) Assist with data gathering, data integrity, analysis, and reporting

Other Duties as Assigned

Job Specifications

Minimum Education / Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in business, economics, finance, statistics or other related fields of study.

Minimum Years of Relevant Experience

0-2+ years of working experience in operations, procurement, contracts, or finance

Mandatory Technical Skills

• Microsoft Excel – ability to create worksheets, charts/graphs, data tables, pivot tables
• Office 365 suite – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, SharePoint
• PowerPoint – ability to create PowerPoint slides, insert graphics/images/shapes, animate slides

Other Preferred (but not required) Skills

• Prior working experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, or intermodal/shipping domain
• Working knowledge of financial practices and methods and exposure to strategic sourcing concepts

Attributes

• Self-driven, a team player and meticulous
• Self-motivated, takes initiative
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Rapidly adapt and respond to changes in environment and priorities
• Ability to elicit cooperation from senior management and other departments
• Multi-tasking and time management skills with ability to prioritize