At Exeter Finance, we are committed to helping customers find the right financing for their next vehicle purchase. By building strong relationships with our customers and network of dealer partners we are able to give options that make sense, getting customers behind the wheel of their car.
Every team member is integral to our success. Whether you’re at a servicing center helping customers with their loans, in the field building relationships with dealers, or supporting the company from its corporate offices, you'll enjoy a nurturing, invigorating and positive work environment.
Our vision is to be a premier finance company and lender of choice known for its People, Performance and Service.
Job Description
Job Summary
Responsible for identifying and procuring goods and services required by the organization. Collaborate with business units to define requirements, source third-party solutions, negotiate pricing, and manage the purchase and delivery of goods and services. Support Exeter’s Procurement processes and provide routine administrative assistance.
Job Duties
- Administer and manage contracts, including proactive management of contract renewals, change-orders, and resolution of issues or disputes, including managing the supplier’s onboarding/off-boarding process.
- Maintain and build strong relationships with vendors, internal vendor managers, and business partners, and serve as a key liaison.
- Develop, issue, and manage complex Requests for Proposals (RFPs) as well as bids and quotes.
- Conduct market research and cost analysis to find the best suppliers and maximize value.
- Lead negotiations with suppliers on terms, pricing, and contracts for major projects.
- Conduct data analysis to inform strategic decision-making, including developing and presenting comprehensive reports and dashboards on procurement performance.
- Analyze and process purchase requisitions in collaboration with Finance and business partners.
- Assist in the development and implementation of procurement policies and procedures.
- Maintain procurement communications and internal activities, including management of procurement mailbox within SLA Guidelines.
- Provide guidance, training, and technical assistance to lower-level procurement staff.
Education and Work Experience
- College degree in Business Management, Finance or Supply Chain or equivalent work experience.
- 4-6 years of procurement experience.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, including a strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy.
- Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to learn and support new systems and applications, including strong working knowledge of Microsoft products, including Excel and Word preferred.
- Adaptive learner and ability to manage multiple priorities with limited oversight.
- Ability to work collaboratively across all departments.
- Friendly attitude and excellent people skills.
- Strong work ethic.
- Working knowledge of COUPA.
Exeter Finance LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate including
skill set, experience, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
63,300.00 USD-$87,450.00Top Skills
What We Do
At Exeter, we are committed to helping consumers find the right financing for their next vehicle purchase. We work with thousands of franchised and independent auto dealers nationwide to make vehicle ownership possible for everyone. We have helped more than one million consumers purchase the cars and trucks they want by providing the financing solutions they need.
Our mission is to create superior value for our stakeholders by providing financial solutions through building exceptional customer, dealer and partner relationships while exhibiting a Culture of Excellence.
Our vision is to be a premier auto finance company and lender of choice known for its People, Performance and Service.
