Central Services Specialist

What’s Under the Hood

DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership.

The DriveTime Family of Brands spans across DriveTime, Bridgecrest and SilverRock.  You can find us at the intersection of technology and innovation as we use our proprietary tools and over two decades of industry knowledge to redefine the process of purchasing, financing, and protecting your vehicle. 

That’s Nice, But What’s the Job?

In short, as the Central Services Specialist you will be the central point of contact for all purchases made on behalf of Drivetime business units. In addition, you will facilitate and manage all purchases not allowed on corporate credit cards; this includes but is not limited to office supplies, shop supplies, minor equipment, gift cards, incentives, and Amazon purchases. This position will also oversee the daily purchasing operations of the Company, and represent DriveTime interdepartmentally, as well as with external vendors and other outside organizations.

In long, our Central Services Specialist is responsible for:

• ·Processing purchase orders, requisitions, and other documents for the purchase of goods and services.

• Vetting purchases to obtain the most cost-efficient vendors and prices for material, supplies, tools, services, and equipment requested by business units.

• Reviewing, authorizing, and coding all purchase requests for services and supplies obtained to conduct business.

• Proper recording and allocation of expenditures by completing a monthly purchasing related expense report.

• Generating and maintaining vendor Excel reports as needed.

• Managing our national purchasing vendors.

• Working closely with Accounts Payable to audit and approve national vendor invoices against contract.

• Acting as a resource for all business units to assist them in obtaining the most efficient means of production.

• Performing all other projects and one-off assignments as assigned by leadership.

So What Kind of Folks Are We Looking for?

• ·A mind for the details. Okay we know “detail-oriented” is on about every job description – but we really mean it!

• Organization and time management skills in spades. You’ll be handling multiple projects and deadlines that will require you to prioritize then re-prioritize… then… re-prioritize again.

• Works well in a time crunch. There will be multiple time sensitive requirements and you’ll need the ability to meet deliverable due dates.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to talk and write with confidence, charisma and competence for a wide variety of audiences including management.

• Agile in a fast-past environment. We move, and we move quickly. Thriving in an environment that never stops, is a must.

• Plays well with others. You will be working in a high-functioning team environment. We work together in order to win together.

The Specifics.

• High School Diploma/GED

• 2+ years of experience in a related field

• ·Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written

• Ability to quickly and comfortably learn new systems, tools and processes

• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel, experience with reporting

So What About the Perks? Perks matter

• We take a hybrid work approach, finding balance between the benefits of in-person and work-from-home environments. This position has an on-site expectation of a minimum of three days a week.
• Medical, dental, and vision, oh my! DriveTime Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top-tier healthcare coverage. 
• But Wait, There’s More. 401(K), Company paid life insurance policy, short and long-term disability coverage to name a few.
• Growth Opportunities. You grow, I grow, we all grow!  But seriously, DriveTime Family of Brands is committed to providing its employees with every opportunity to grow professionally with roughly over 1,000 employees promoted year over year.
• Tuition Reimbursement. We’re as passionate about your professional development as you are. With that, we’ll put our money where our mouth is.
• Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities!
• Gratitude is Green.  We offer competitive pay across the organization, because, well… money matters!

• In-House Gym. We want our employees to be the best versions of themselves. So come early, take a break in your day or finish strong with a workout!
• Give Us a Reason (or not), and We’ll Celebrate.  Regardless of whether there is a holiday or not, we are finding ways to kick back and enjoy each other’s company outside of day-to-day work.
• Smart-Casual Dress. Come dressed in jeans (you’ll fit right in with the rest of us).

• Paid Time Off. Not just lip service: we work hard, to play hard!  Paid time off includes (for all full-time roles) wellness days, holidays, and good ole' fashioned YOU time!  For our Part-timers, don't fear you get some time too...vacation time is available - the more you work, the more you earn!

Anything Else?  Absolutely.

DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified! And get this: 90% of our rockstar employees say they feel right at home here.  We could spend a lot of time having you read about ALL our awards, but we’ll save time (and practice some humility) just naming a few others; Comparably Awards: Best Company for Diversity, Best Company Culture and Best Company Leadership, oh and don’t forget Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employers (okay, we’ll stop there)!

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

And when it comes to hiring, we don't just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime. Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment!