Senior Buyer, Procurement (IT)

Carvana • Tempe, AZ

13d

About The Position

The Senior Buyer, Procurement is a key sourcing position that will handle a variety of tactical and strategic tasks, including request for quotation (RFQ) and purchase order (PO) entry/submission and order tracking. This role will support procurement activity across the business. Additional duties of this position include data collection and analysis, assembling and publishing reports and providing support to Category Managers, Specialists and to Management.

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. This position interfaces 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. You’ll work closely with the Carvana Legal team in drafting and executing contracts.
• Collect, compile and analyze data and provide 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.
• Communicate the status of current purchase orders with requesters and others as needed.
• Receive and execute ad-hoc requests that are external to the procurement system for any areas of the business the procurement platform has not yet been implemented.
• Maintain and adhere to procurement budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and cost efficiency.
• Follow 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