Associate Buyer

At Carvana, we’re changing the way people buy and sell cars. With an ambitious vision and a fundamentally different approach designed to be fun, fast, and fair, Carvana became the fastest-growing automotive retailer in history. We expanded nationally, went public on the New York Stock Exchange, sold our 1 millionth car, and reached the Fortune 500, all in just eight years. Today, with 4 million retail customers and counting, Carvana is both the fastest-growing and the most profitable public automotive retailer, and we’re just getting started. We continue to raise the bar for our customers as we tackle the enormous opportunity still ahead in the largest consumer vertical. Working here means being part of a team that embraces change, celebrates creative problem solving, and always strives to be better.

About the Team and Position

We are a team of highly enthusiastic, motivated, and driven individuals. In this role, your primary responsibilities include staying abreast of the used vehicle market, knowledge of in-lane and online auctions, reviewing vehicle condition reports, and displaying a solid understanding of vehicle reconditioning costs while acquiring inventory for Carvana.

This is a 100% on-site position (Monday through Friday).

Responsibilities

• Conduct reviews and analysis of vehicle condition reports to select the most desirable inventory for Carvana.
• Perform quality evaluations of vehicles to ensure accurate optioning during CR review.
• Understand reconditioning costs and the impact to a vehicle’s quality.
• Acquire vehicle inventory through online auctions.
• Assist with various individual or collaborative projects as needed and follow up after completion.
• Multi-task in a high energy, fast-paced work environment while always looking for ways to improve processes.
• Analyze market data and identify trends to mitigate risk.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Math, Supply Chain, or similar field.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Direct experience with auto auctions as a used car buyer or in the estimating of damage to automobiles.
• Ability to think analytically and make report & process recommendations with proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to collaborate among multiple business units.
• Ability to confidently converse with and present to all levels of management within your team as well as cross-functionally.

Qualifications

The qualifying candidate must be analytically-oriented, demonstrate an interest in the automotive industry, goal-oriented, enthusiastic, energetic, organized, self-motivated, with the ability to interact and communicate with all levels of the organization.

Benefits

• 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-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.