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Auto Club Services, Inc. • Full-time • MI-Admin Office Building (AOB), United States of America • 2w ago

It’s a great time to join AAA The Auto Club Group!

JOIN THE TEAM COMMITTED TO DRIVING YOUR CAREER FORWARD

Job Type:

Full time

Exempt/Non Exempt:

Salary

Job Description:

Buyer– The Auto Club Group

What you will do:

Researches, negotiates, coordinates and analyzes pricing information for the acquisition of ad-hoc materials, equipment and services for the Auto Club Group (ACG) in accordance with corporate principles and standards of procurement practice. Initiates and maintains supplier relationships. Drives a variety of procurement categories through negotiation, acquisition, maintenance and disposal. Supports the efforts of leveraging the Auto Club Group objectives between ACG, AAA National and other AAA clubs. May serve as project team leader and represents the area in meetings or on project teams as required.

Conducts ongoing research into the availability and quality of various goods and services to reduce costs and improve acquisition methods company-wide. Reviews and analyzes financial information, prepares cost benefit analysis and makes recommendations to management. Provides financial information for cost center and company impact reports. Coordinates the bidding process to ensure cost-effectiveness and adherence to corporate standards. Prepares capital and expense budgets and forecasts for projected acquisition of goods and services. Provides general product knowledge and training to delivery and support system regarding the acquisition of materials, equipment and services.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

How you will benefit:

Buyer will earn a competitive salary of $58,000 - $65,000 annually with annual bonus potential based on performance.

Excellent and comprehensive benefits packages are just another reason to work for the Auto Club Group. Benefits include:
401k Match
Medical
Dental
Vision
PTO
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement

We’re looking for candidates who:

Required Qualifications:

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent

Experience:

Identifying, analyzing and resolving customer/vendor issues and concerns
Coordinating and supporting projects
Expense management
Decision making
Preparing contractual agreements
Auditing invoices and statements
Cost justification, bidding processes and negotiations
Inventory control
Developing business proposals for management review

Knowledge and Skills:

Budget preparation techniques
Preparing reports and conducting presentations to mid levels of management
Working under pressure to meet deadlines
Uutilizing personal computer applications and learn various mainframe applications to store, retrieve and analyze data
Performing a variety of concurrent activities utilizing time management principles
Planning and leading cross-functional teams
Communicating effectively with others in a work environment and with the suppliers and internal customers
Maintaining accurate records and reports
Planning, coordinating and implementing special projects
Developing product and service specifications
Providing training and work guidance
Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills essential. (Samples may be required at time of interview.)

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor Degree and/or Professional Certification (e.g., Accredited Purchasing Practitioner, CPM) preferred

Experience:

Experience with Oracle and/or Workday

IT Buyer experience

Work Environment

This is a hybrid work arrangement (time spent in office and remote). Depending on the employee's role and leadership's assessment, some employees will come in to an ACG facility on a weekly basis, a monthly basis, or on an "as needed" basis for key meetings and collaborative activities. Most employees will be required to come into the office, at a minimum, for important departmental meetings or teambuilding events.

Who We Are

Become a part of something bigger.

The Auto Club Group (ACG) provides membership, travel, insurance, and financial service offerings to approximately 14+ million members and customers across 14 states and 2 U.S. territories through AAA, Meemic, and Fremont brands. ACG belongs to the national AAA federation and is the second largest AAA club in North America.

By continuing to invest in more advanced technology, pursuing innovative products, and hiring a highly skilled workforce, AAA continues to build upon its heritage of providing quality service and helping our members enjoy life’s journey through insurance, travel, financial services, and roadside assistance.

And when you join our team, one of the first things you’ll notice is that same, whole-hearted, enthusiastic advocacy for each other.

We have positions available for every walk of life! AAA prides itself on creating an inclusive and welcoming environment of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints, realizing our differences make us stronger.

To learn more about AAA The Auto Club Group visit www.aaa.com

Important Note:

ACG’s Compensation philosophy is to provide a market-competitive structure of fair, equitable and performance-based pay to attract and retain excellent talent that will enable ACG to meet its short and long-term goals. ACG utilizes a geographic pay differential as part of the base salary compensation program. Pay ranges outlined in this posting are based on the various ranges within the geographic areas which ACG operates. Salary at time of offer is determined based on these and other factors as associated with the job and job level.

The above statements describe the principal and essential functions, but not all functions that may be inherent in the job. This job requires the ability to perform duties contained in the job description for this position, including, but not limited to, the above requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants, as needed, to enable them to fulfill these requirements.

The Auto Club Group, and all its affiliated companies, is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Regular and reliable attendance is essential for the function of this job.

AAA The Auto Club Group is committed to providing a safe workplace. Every applicant offered employment within The Auto Club Group will be required to consent to a background and drug screen based on the requirements of the position.

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