Senior Buyer, Procurement (IT)

The role

The Senior Buyer, Procurement (IT) handles tactical and strategic sourcing tasks including RFQ and PO entry, order tracking, and data analysis. This role leads the IT Procurement process and interfaces with Technology Services leadership on contract renewals and new contracts.

What you will do

• Lead the IT Procurement process.
• Interface with Carvana Technology Services leadership on contract renewals and net-new contracts.
• Identify areas for supplier improvement through Supplier Relationship Management.
• Negotiate favorable contract renewals and net-new contracts.
• Work with the Carvana Legal team in drafting and executing contracts.
• Collect, compile and analyze data and provide reports using MS SQL and Snowflake.
• Own the entire PO procurement process including sending orders, confirming acknowledgement, expediting, and confirming payment.
• Communicate purchase order status with requesters.
• Execute ad-hoc requests for areas without procurement platform implementation.
• Maintain and adhere to procurement budgets.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or relevant field and 5+ years experience OR 8+ years of experience in Procurement or Accounting.
• Demonstrated accuracy, responsiveness, and follow-through.
• Strong multitasking ability.
• Close attention to detail.
• Quantitative aptitude.
• Genuine curiosity about how things work.
• Ability to work collaboratively on a team as well as independently.
• Ability to organize workload efficiently.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to problem solve effectively.
• Proficient in the use of SQL, SnowFlake, MS Excel, and ERP systems.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice to have

• CPSM certification
• Experience with Coupa or other leading Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and/or dedicated e-procurement platforms

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• 401K with company match.
• Student loan payments.
• Discounts on vehicles.
• Benefits for your pets.
• Wellness program.
• Access to opportunities to expand your skill set.

Before you apply

• Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check.
• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

About the company

Carvana is reimagining the way people buy cars. The company has been changing the game since 2013.