Procurement Coordinator, Store Development

Job Description

Support the full due diligence procurement process for new store sites, relocations, and special projects.

Works closely with Real Estate, Legal, Pre-Construction and Construction teams to ensure tasks are completed accurately, on time and within scope.

This role prepares and issues Requests for Proposal (RFPs), coordinates consultant bidding, assist in negotiating pricing and timeframes, and helps ensure all environmental, survey, geotechnical, and specialty reports are completed in accordance with AutoZone standards and regulatory requirements.

Additional responsibilities include acting as a liaison between internal functional areas and third-party vendors for ongoing requests/deliverables as well as recommending and executing process improvements as needed to support all goals and objectives in accordance with the strategic plan.

Responsibilities

Coordinate Due Diligence Procurement & RFP Process


* Prepare, issue, and manage RFP packages based on approved Real Estate (RE) documentation, including PPT approvals, ATDs, contract exhibits, and site-specific requirements.


* Develop proposal forms, boring detail sheets, DD budgets, and supporting documentation.


* Coordinate RFP communications, respond to consultant inquiries, assist with negotiating pricing and timeframes


* Compile bid spreads, compare costs, and recommend consultant selection to the Procurement Manager.

Project Coordination, Tracking and Real Estate Exchange Meeting


* Enter and maintain project data within AZAT (due diligence Access tracking), including RFP details, bids, contract info, budget data, award information, and reporting metrics.


* Forecast project timelines for the Real Estate Exchange based on due diligence completion dates.
Assist with receiving, posting, and validating due diligence reports to ensure compliance with AutoZone's Comprehensive Due Diligence Specifications


* Facilitate weekly Real Estate Exchange meetings: prepare all materials, manage screen sharing, and update dashboard documentation.


* Post Real Estate Exchange meeting saves updated REE documents (Proformas, reports, etc.) into appropriate approval folders and transmits documents to Transportation for review.

Support Third-Party Vendor Management & Onboarding Program


* Maintain the consultant/vendor database and ensure compliance with AutoZone requirements for licensing, liability insurance, and regulatory documentation.


* Assist with researching new consultants and participate in evaluation and selection efforts.


* Coordinate new vendor setup in SAP with internal partners.

Purchase Order & Invoice Processing


* Create and dispatch purchase requisitions/purchase orders for consultant services through SAP/PeopleSoft


* Receive, review, and submit invoices daily


* Maintain accurate records of cost commitments and timelines

Partner with Development Support Manager to oversee Du...