Buyer, Procurement (Entry Level)

Job Description

Job Description

About Carvana

If you like disrupting the norm and are looking to join a company revolutionizing an industry then you will LOVE what Carvana has done for the car buying experience. Buying a car the old fashioned way sucks and we are working hard to make it NOT suck. I mean, have you seen our vending machine?!

We 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. Want more of the story? Check out our background here.

About the team and position

The 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.

This role is full onsite at our Headquarters in Tempe, AZ. You must be located in the Phoenix Area and able to commute to the office daily.

What you'll be doing

• 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.

What you should know / have

What we'll offer in return

Other requirements

To be able to do your job at Carvana, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you.

Of course, we'll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

Legal stuff

Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Carvana is an equal employment 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, or 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.

Please 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. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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