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We’re reimagining the way people buy cars - and having a lot of fun doing it. Have you seen our vending machine?!\nWe are looking for people who are excited to thrive in an environment of impactful change. Team spirit is evident at Carvana and every day we let our passions and creativity foster innovation. We take big swings, set ambitious goals, and challenge each other to make data- and process-driven decisions in everything we do. Here are a few of our stories! We’ve been changing the game since 2013, and we’re not taking our foot off the gas now. \nAbout the team and position\nCreating an extraordinary customer experience is at the heart of Carvana. Our goal is to place the customer in control of the car buying experience and infuse honesty and transparency back into the car buying process. 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.\n What you’ll be doing\nLeading 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).\nNegotiating favorable contract renewals and net-new contracts. You’ll work closely with the Carvana Legal team in drafting and executing contracts.\nCollect, 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.\nOwnership and accountability for the entire PO procurement process to include sending purchase orders, confirming order acknowledgement, expediting (as needed), and confirming Suppliers are paid.\nCommunicate the status of current purchase orders with requesters and others as needed.\nReceive 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.\nMaintain and adhere to procurement budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and cost efficiency.\nFollow up on invoice discrepancies as required.\nOther duties as assigned.\nWhat you should have\nBachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or relevant field and 5+ years experience OR\n8+ years of experience in Procurement or Accounting.\nCPSM certification is a plus.\nExperience with Coupa or other leading Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and/or dedicated e-procurement platforms (preferred).\nDemonstrated accuracy, responsiveness, and follow-through; strong multitasking ability, close attention to detail, quantitative aptitude, and genuine curiosity about how things work.\nAbility to work collaboratively on a team as well as independently; actively engaged across the full procurement lifecycle and aligned with Carvana’s core values.\nAbility 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.\nProficient in the use of SQL, SnowFlake, MS Excel, and ERP systems.\nWhat we’ll offer in return\nCompetitive full-time salary.\nMedical, Dental, and Vision benefits.\n401K with company match.\nA multitude of perks including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more.\nA great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy both physically and mentally.\nAccess to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization.\nA company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.\nA seat in one of the fastest-growing companies in the country.\n Other requirements\nIn order to perform the essential functions of this role, candidates must meet the following baseline requirements:\nMust be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.\nCarvana will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their role.\n Legal stuff\nHiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.\nCarvana is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.\nPlease note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. 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