Procurement Specialist

Carvana • Tempe, AZ

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About The Position

The Procurement Specialist ( Buyer, Procurement ) will support procurement activity across the business. This individual will identify and source business needs, perform data collection and analysis, assemble and publish reports and provide support to Category Managers and management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or relevant field OR 2+ years 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.
• Ability to be detail-oriented and ensure accuracy.
• Ability to follow-through on tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to quickly adjust to changing priorities.
• Ability to work with data and understand financial information.
• Ability to navigate and understand situations and identify opportunities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to organize workload efficiently to manage multiple initiatives and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to problem solve effectively.
• Proficiency in SQL, MS Excel, and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Recommend alternate product suggestions and sources based on requirements.
• Process requisitions and execute purchase orders.
• Ownership and accountability for the entire purchase order (PO) procurement process to ensure efficient fulfillment.
• Identifying and executing on cost savings opportunities.
• Accurately and timely forecasting of IT needs, formulated with input from across the business.
• Review status of open requests and purchase orders and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Receive and execute ad-hoc requests.
• Produce reports as requested by the Procurement Team and internal customers/management.
• Help establish, maintain, and adhere to a procurement budget.

Benefits

• Full-Time Salary Position with a competitive salary.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• 401K with company match.
• A multitude of perks including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more.
• A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy both physically and mentally.
• Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization.
• A company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees