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The Senior Manager, Procure & Post (P&P), is a critical leadership position that is responsible for the delivery and support of all aspects of P&P requisitioning and transaction processing to specifically include timely, complete, and accurate requisitioning and posting of costs (parts, labor, transportation) to auction vehicles. This position will be responsible for leading all aspects of P&P across numerous auctions. This includes day-to-day operational management, oversight, and leadership of an organization of +15-40 team members and contractors in a critical revenue cycle process for the Automotive business. Key focus areas for the role include minimizing revenue leakage, optimizing process cost, and ensuring client satisfaction.  Key stakeholders for the role include auction General Managers, Enterprise Finance & Accounting, Business Operations, and Supply Chain. 

This position reports directly to Director, Procure and Post and serves as a partner by engaging with business leaders within the Company to anticipate business issues and drive strong decision making through sound financial management and application of auction expertise.

 Job Responsibilities:

P&P Operations:

Direct day-to-day activities of the Posting & Procurement (P&P) organization supporting multiple locations

Meet and exceed critical service levels, to ensure client satisfaction, while minimizing revenue leakage and optimizing cost

Own and deliver the analysis and management of key performance indicators and service level agreements for P&P activities and proactively take actions to improve performance as appropriate

Ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and consistency of the P&P process for Cox Automotive financial statements

Identify, lead, and participate in projects to improve the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the company's P&P function and processes

Collaborate with key stakeholders and build relationships across the end-to-end P&P process for the locations supported

Provide timely response and adjustments to audit requests on an on-going basis

Perform related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested

Leadership & Organizational Development:

Build and enhance a strong team that provides proactive support and results-driven execution of responsibilities to meet the current and future needs of the business

Develop and implement goals, policies, priorities, and procedures relating to all aspects of the group, in partnership with EF&A operations.  Responsible for tracking and meeting those goals and ensuring adherence to those policies and procedures

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior staff at operating locations, and key corporate customers, ensuring they understand and value the services provided by the P&P team and respond to feedback regarding opportunities for improvement

Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service to Cox Automotive business operations

Support and sustain a culture of continuous improvement to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of P&P operations.

Compensation:

Compensation includes a base salary of $82,518 – 115,464. Salary may vary outside of the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's experience.

Position is eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance and/or Accounting required or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience. 

Advanced degree preferred

10+ years of experience required with at least 3 years of experience in a management/leadership role

5+ years of accounting, finance, or supply chain experience required

Proven ability to influence and to collaborate at the highest levels of corporate management

Experience with implementing and managing daily operational service levels

Proven track record in successfully leading high performing teams with tight deadlines and improving efficiencies

Proven ability to deliver high levels of customer service

Demonstrated governance and communication capabilities with key stakeholders

Excellent oral and written communication is mandatory

Strong leadership and people management skills including demonstrated ability to coach and mentor employees

Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

Strong organizational and analytical skills

Ability to work effectively under pressure, and shift priorities quickly as required and rapidly adapt to changing environments

Ability to understand business strategy and translate into effective tactical plans

Excellent problem solving and prioritization skills with strong attention to detail

Strong computer skills and proficient use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Strong knowledge of Oracle Financials

Working knowledge of AS400 systems

Who We Are

About Cox Automotive

There’s nothing ordinary about Cox Automotive. We are people of every background driven by our passion for mobility, innovation, client success and community outreach. We make buying, selling and owning (or simply using) cars easier for everyone. Touching more than 40,000 clients across five continents, we bring together the best brands and the best teams to propel the automotive industry forward. Some of those team members work for our iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book, while others are creating the future of automotive at industry-facing brands like Dealer.com, Manheim and vAuto.

About Cox 

We are the Cox family of businesses. We’ve been making our mark since 1898 by building and evolving world-class businesses, staying true to our values, and encouraging top talent to always look for growth and impact while building a career with us.  Our primary divisions – Cox Communications and Cox Automotive – are driving a new wave of innovation, powering smart cities with powerhouse broadband communications and pioneering greener, more progressive transportation alternatives for individuals and fleet operators.  We’re also expanding into new spaces like cleantech and healthcare to rev up our momentum toward building a better future for the next generation.  We’re looking for the talent today who will be our leaders tomorrow. Sound intriguing? Learn more about where we are today, where we hope you’ll be going with us, and the common purpose that unites us at coxenterprises.com.

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).  For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.

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