Senior Buyer, Procurement

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. 

About the team and position

Creating 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 sourcing and managing goods and services that power our ever-growing Inspection and Reconditioning center.  Additional duties of this position include data collection and analysis, assembling and publishing reports and providing support to Category Managers, Specialists and to Management.

 What you’ll be doing

• Strategic Partnership: Report to the Lead Category Manager and act as a direct liaison for Carvana Inspection Center leadership to address sourcing needs and identify opportunities for Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).
• Contract Management: Lead the negotiation of favorable renewals and new contracts, partnering closely with the Legal team to ensure seamless drafting and execution.
• Data & AI Utilization: Leverage MS SQL, Snowflake, and AI coding tools (e.g., Claude, Codex) to compile and analyze procurement data, providing actionable insights through regular reporting.
• End-to-End Procurement: Own the full PO lifecycle, including vendor onboarding, order acknowledgment, expediting, and payment confirmation.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain proactive communication with internal requesters and stakeholders regarding order status and timelines.
• Agile Problem Solving: Execute ad-hoc procurement requests for business units currently operating outside the centralized procurement platform.
• Financial Stewardship: Assist in budget maintenance, ensuring all procurement activities adhere to established financial guidelines.
• Dispute Resolution: Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies to ensure accurate and timely vendor payments.
• Other duties as assigned

 What you should have

• Experience & Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field with 5+ years of experience, or 8+ years of professional experience in Procurement or Accounting. An MBA or CPSM certification is a plus.
• Systems Expertise: Proven experience with Coupa and leading Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems or dedicated e-procurement platforms.
• Analytical Technical Skills: Proficiency in SQL and Snowflake, with advanced skills in MS Excel for data manipulation and reporting.
• The "Carvana" Mindset: A genuine curiosity for how things work, paired with a strong "number sense" and an obsession with detail.
• Operational Agility: The ability to prioritize a complex workload, meet tight deadlines, and solve problems effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaboration: A team-first attitude with the ability to work autonomously and align with Carvana’s core values throughout the entire procurement lifecycle.

 What we’ll offer in return

• 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-u