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NAPA Auto Parts · 4 hours ago

Senior Manager Facilities Vendor Management

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

NAPA Auto Parts is focused on maintaining its portfolio of small to medium-sized buildings, ensuring they align with the company's brand image while optimizing costs and efficiency. The Senior Manager of Facilities Vendor Management will oversee facility repairs, manage vendor relationships, and implement preventative maintenance programs to ensure safe and functional operational environments.

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Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage facility repairs and maintenance by working with service providers, vendors, and contractors to ensure timely, cost-effective repairs and maintenance

Review location specific lease documentation to ascertain responsible party and coordinate necessary landlord notifications with lease administration and transaction teams

Prepare and manage capital projects, operating budgets, and variance reports

Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs to minimize disruptions and extend the lifespan of store fixtures, equipment, and building systems

Communicate updates on maintenance projects, facility improvements, and operational changes to internal stakeholders

Manage emergency maintenance issues, ensuring prompt resolution to avoid operational downtime

Ensure all locations adhere to local health, safety, and building code regulations

Partner with Safety, Environmental and Risk Management teams to identify and mitigate potential safety hazards

Partner with Store Operations, Store Development, Visual Merchandising, and IT teams to ensure store functionality aligns with business needs

Support retail teams in addressing operational challenges related to facility maintenance

Suggest operational efficiencies, repairs, and upgrade opportunities

Oversee vendor relationships and invoicing procedures. Review price quotes for the procurement of parts, services, and labor for projects

Maintain records of inspections, permits, and compliance documentation

Implement sustainability initiatives to align with GPC’s environmental and corporate responsibility goals

Identify, negotiate, and manage contracts with external service providers, including roofs, parking lots, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, janitorial, and general maintenance contractors while ensuring vendors meet performance expectations, service level agreements (SLAs), and compliance requirements

Develop and manage the facilities budget, approving invoices, tracking expenses and ensuring cost efficiency without compromising quality

Develop, deploy, and maintain technology platforms to manage work requests, occupancy monitoring, maintenance tracking, asset management, etc

Hire, train and motivate facilities maintenance personnel

Maintain positive staff relations

Conduct or approve performance evaluations for staff

Develop and maintain positive working relationship with landlords across managed portfolio

Track and maintain knowledge of industry and competitor trends, strategies, and approaches

Conducts ad hoc analysis quickly with high degree of accuracy

Performs other real estate tasks as directed

Qualification

Facilities ManagementVendor ManagementBudget ManagementPreventative MaintenanceCommercial Lease InterpretationMicrosoft SuiteNegotiation SkillsCustomer ServicePerformance EvaluationCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management or related field or equivalent work experience required

10+ years previous experience in commercial and/or retail facilities management environment

Relevant industry certifications (CFM, FMP, etc.)

Proven ability to manage multiple locations concurrently

Strong knowledge of facility management and building operations, maintenance procedures, and vendor management

Experience managing facilities budgets and negotiating vendor contracts

Comprehensive understanding of preventative and capital maintenance planning, budget management, facility management practices (work order management, comprehensive facility reports, building inspections, etc.), and customer service processes to support the physical footprints for all stakeholders

Ability to coordinate with various internal departments regarding real estate matters including M&A, Finance, Risk Management, Legal, Environmental, etc

Must have ability to interpret commercial lease language and understand other real estate documents

Must possess strong communication skills and the ability to present complex and details analysis

Possesses strong communication skills and ability to collaborate under time constraints to effectively interface with managers, colleagues and direct reports and all external relationships

Demonstrated customer service and negotiation skills

Proficient with Microsoft Suite including Word, Outlook, and Excel and facilities management software

Company

NAPA Auto Parts

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Through nearly 6,000 auto parts stores and over 16,000 auto care and collision centers in the U.S., NAPA has America’s largest network of parts and care.

Founded in 1925

Effingham, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees