Buyer, Procurement

Carvana • Tempe, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer, Procurement supports procurement activity across the business by identifying and sourcing business needs, collecting and analyzing data, assembling and publishing reports, carrying out purchasing activities and vendor engagements, and supporting Category Managers and management. This is a full onsite role at Carvana’s headquarters in Tempe, Arizona. Candidates must be located in the Phoenix area and able to commute to the office daily.

The position owns the purchase order procurement process, tracks open requests and orders, supports procurement budgets, and reviews vendor performance data. The role offers opportunities to grow into independently managing vendors and a spend category. Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check, and the role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Carvana will make reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a relevant field, or at least 2 years of experience in Procurement.
• Experience with Coupa, leading Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, and/or dedicated e-procurement platforms.
• Ability to communicate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow through on tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to adjust quickly to changing priorities.
• Ability to navigate and understand situations and identify opportunities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to organize workload efficiently, manage multiple initiatives, and meet tight deadlines.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be located in the Phoenix area and able to commute daily to the Tempe headquarters.
• Must pass a complete background check.
• Not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Own the purchase order (PO) procurement process to ensure efficient fulfillment.
• Maintain the status of open requests and orders and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Help establish, maintain, and adhere to procurement budgets.
• Review vendor performance data and contribute to vendor engagement strategy.
• Learn and problem-solve through changing or unexpected situations.
• Develop toward independently managing vendors and eventually a spend category.
• Identify and source business needs; collect and analyze data; assemble and publish reports; execute purchasing activities and vendor engagements; and support Category Managers and management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Student loan payments, vehicle discounts, pet benefits, and other perks.
• Wellness program supporting physical and mental health.
• Opportunities to expand skills and share knowledge across the organization.
• Promotion-from-within culture and opportunities for varied and rapid career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level