Senior Buyer, Procurement (IT)

Carvana • Tempe, AZ

6d

About The Position

Carvana is revolutionizing the car buying experience and is looking for individuals who thrive in an environment of impactful change. The Senior Buyer, Procurement is a key sourcing position responsible for a variety of tactical and strategic tasks within IT procurement. This role supports procurement activity across the business and involves data collection, analysis, reporting, and supporting Category Managers and leadership. The position interfaces directly with Carvana Technology Services leadership on contract renewals, net-new contracts, and supplier improvement through Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).

Requirements

• 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, and genuine curiosity about how things work.
• Ability to work collaboratively on a team as well as independently.
• Actively engaged across the full procurement lifecycle and aligned with Carvana’s core values.
• Ability to organize workload efficiently, meet tight deadlines, problem solve effectively, and perform duties of the job accurately and with input and follow-up from management.
• Proficient in the use of SQL, SnowFlake, MS Excel, and ERP systems.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Leading the IT Procurement process.
• Interfacing directly with Carvana Technology Services leadership on all contract renewals, net-new contracts, and identifying areas for supplier improvement through Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).
• Negotiating favorable contract renewals and net-new contracts.
• Working closely with the Carvana Legal team in drafting and executing contracts.
• Collecting, compiling, and analyzing data and providing reports as needed, using MS SQL and Snowflake with a demonstrated ability with AI coding tools such as Claude or Codex.
• Ownership and accountability for the entire PO procurement process to include sending purchase orders, confirming order acknowledgement, expediting (as needed), and confirming Suppliers are paid.
• Communicating the status of current purchase orders with requesters and others as needed.
• Receiving and executing ad-hoc requests that are external to the procurement system for any areas of the business the procurement platform has not yet been implemented.
• Maintaining and adhering to procurement budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and cost efficiency.
• Following up on invoice discrepancies as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive full-time 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.
• A seat in one of the fastest-growing companies in the country.

What This Job Offers

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