Specialist - VSC Acquisitions

holmanautogroup; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Holman is seeking a procurement professional in New Jersey to place factory and direct orders with OEMs and dealers, procure stock vehicles, and verify order details with accuracy. You will collaborate with internal partners and customers, provide status updates on vehicle procurement, maintain detailed records, and support logistics and dealership operations using MS Office and fleet management tools.

This full-time hybrid role offers competitive benefits and opportunities to advance within a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, a degree in Business Administration or relevant field preferred
• Additional education, certifications, or experience are a plus
• Knowledge of fleet management software a plus
• Proficient in various desktop tools including MS Office Programs (i.e., Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, SharePoint etc.)
• Familiarity with office technology and equipment, including computers, fax machines, scanners, printers, phone systems, etc.
• 2-4 years' experience in procurement, particularly in the automotive industry or fleet management a plus
• Experience with vehicle specing/upfit compatibility, upfitting processes and dealership operations a plus
• Proven relationship building skills with external and internal business partners
• Experience in logistics coordination and supply chain management a plus
• Proficiency in a technical or functional area; knowledge of work processes and tools is generally limited to own area of responsibility or department
• Reviewing and improving processes, methods, and tools to increase efficiency, accuracy, and security

Responsibilities

• Place factory and direct orders with OEMs and dealers accurately and timely.
• Procure stock vehicles out of dealer inventory accurately and timely.
• Review order to ensure all proper information is provided.
• Work with internal partners and the customer, to procure any information that is needed to place the order.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including dealerships, manufacturers, spec analysts, and transport companies.
• Be able to manage inquiries from multiple sources (email, FT, MIS notes, Call/VM) and address these inquires with clear, proactive, and consistent communication.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of all procurement activities.
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Verify with Dealer/Vendor that orders were received and answer any questions the Dealer/Vendor has related to the order.
• Provide regular updates on vehicle status to relevant stakeholders, including providing reports on vehicle procurement and status when required.

Skills

Procurement experience

Fleet management software

MS Office proficient

Relationship building

Logistics coordination

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma; degree in Business Administration or relevant field preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

SharePoint

Job description

Holman is a family-owned, global automotive services organization anchored by our deeply rooted core values and principles that have enabled us to continue Driving What's Right throughout the last century. Our teams deliver the Holman Experience by treating our customers and each other as we would like to be treated, and creating positive, rewarding relationships all around.

The automotive markets Holman serves include fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States.

What will you be doing?

• Place factory and direct orders with OEMs and dealers accurately and timely.
• Procure stock vehicles out of dealer inventory accurately and timely.
• Review order to ensure all proper information is provided.
• Work with internal partners and the customer, to procure any information that is needed to place the order.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including dealerships, manufacturers, spec analysts, and transport companies.
• Be able to manage inquiries from multiple sources (email, FT, MIS notes, Call/VM) and address these inquires with clear, proactive, and consistent communication.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of all procurement activities.
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

Direct Specific Inputs

• Verify with Dealer/Vendor that orders were received and answer any questions the Dealer/Vendor has related to the order.
• Provide regular updates on vehicle status to relevant stakeholders, including providing reports on vehicle procurement and status when required.

What are we looking for?

• High School Diploma or equivalent, a degree in Business Administration or relevant field preferred
• Additional education, certifications, or experience are a plus
• Knowledge of fleet management software a plus
• Proficient in various desktop tools including MS Office Programs (i.e., Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, SharePoint etc.)
• Familiarity with office technology and equipment, including computers, fax machines, scanners, printers, phone systems, etc.
• 2-4 years' experience in procurement, particularly in the automotive industry or fleet management a plus
• Experience with vehicle specing/upfit compatibility, upfitting processes and dealership operations a plus
• Proven relationship building skills with external and internal business partners
• Experience in logistics coordination and supply chain management a plus
• Proficiency in a technical or functional area; knowledge of work processes and tools is generally limited to own area of responsibility or department
• Reviewing and improving processes, methods, and tools to increase efficiency, accuracy, and security

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At Holman, we exist to provide rewarding careers and better lives for employees and their families. We hire, train, empower, and reward exceptional people. Our journey is guided by our desire to get it right every time and the acknowledgement that we have an opportunity to be better. To be better, we have to do better, and to do better we must know better. That's why we are listening, open to learning new things - about ourselves and each other. We will never stop striving for improved diversity, equity, and inclusion because we are successful together when we feel trusted and supported. It's The Holman Way.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
• Paid Pregnancy/Parental leave
• Paid Military Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Benefits:
Regular Full-Time
We offer excellent benefits including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) with company match. Our time off benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays bereavement, and jury duty. In addition, we offer paid pregnancy and parental leave, and supplemental paid military leave to eligible employees.

Temporary or Part-Time
In geographic areas with statutory paid sick leave, part-time and temporary employees will receive a paid sick leave benefit that meets the mandated requirements.

Pay:

We offer competitive wages that are commensurate with job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and geog