Overview

PLS®: People. Location. Service 

PLS—which stands for People – Location - Service—is a leading retail provider of alternative financial services. The PLS Group, headquartered in Chicago, is comprised of over 200 financial service centers in 12 states. Through our check cashing stores, we provide consumers with convenient financial products and services to help them manage their day-to-day financial needs. Although many of our customers have banking relationships, we believe that our customers use our financial services because they are convenient, transparent, and frequently more affordable than available traditional alternatives. PLS was founded in 1997 by Bob and Dan Wolfberg, who serve as Co-Presidents.

Position Overview:

Point of contact within PLS for employees and suppliers regarding day to day requests for indirect goods and services related to the needs of the Support Center & Operations. Adheres to all procurement policies and procedures. Implement strategic sourcing strategies and plans consistent with overall department and Support Center strategic direction in all day-to-day activities.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist Senior Manager of Procurement with implementation of sourcing programs.
• Design, administer and lead sourcing projects assigned by Manager.
• Manage assigned supplier base to the content and deliverables within contractual relationships.
• Commodity and supplier knowledge in the assigned areas- preferably in IT Hardware/Services, General Construction and Marketing Goods/Services.
• Organize and participate in Quarterly Business Review meetings for assigned categories/suppliers.
• Primary administrator of the PLS eProcurement System.
• Maintain set-up, user access & delegation of authority within assigned supplier websites/catalogs.
• Process approved purchase requisitions and places purchase orders for supplies, equipment, indirect goods or services within authorized signature limits. Follow up on purchase order approvals.
• Support internal stakeholders with the sourcing and procurement of projects; e.g.- office supplies, furniture, facility products, service categories and others as assigned.
• Obtain quotes from suppliers for price, delivery and terms with a total cost of ownership approach.
• Fill out proper paper work / due diligence for new supplier requests.
• Comply with all legal and compliance requirements related to management of suppliers and programs, such as P-card auditing and others assigned by Manager.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5 years Procurement experience including purchasing, negotiating contracts, contract management, supplier development and supplier qualification/certification
• eProcurement experience-preferably COUPA or Ariba
• Strong communication skills (oral & written) with the ability to present supply concepts at the business level
• Ability to manage conflict and encourage collaboration
• Project management skills
• Knowledge of general commercial contract terms and market pricing
• Demonstrated experience in MS Office applications and other project management and financial applications.
• Strong analytical skills (excel based)
• Six Sigma Green Belt a plus
• C.P.M. & CPSM certification a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift 15 lbs.
• 5% travel

Benefits:

Benefits for eligible employees include medical/dental/vision, 401k, vacation, opportunities for advancement, on-going training available.

We strive to demonstrate our Core Values in all positions at PLS:

Communication ● Customer Focus ● Integrity and Trust ● Teamwork ● Results

PLS Financial Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. PLS Financial Services will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. PLS Financial Services is a drug-free workplace. PLS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your Recruiter or a member of our Human Resources team talent@PLS247.com to make arrangements. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

For jobs located in the City of Los Angeles, consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment