Senior Buyer, Procurement (IT)

About the role

If you thrive on disrupting the status quo and want to join a company revolutionizing an industry, you’ll love what Carvana has done for the car buying experience. We’re reimagining the way people buy cars — and having a lot of fun doing it.

Responsibilities

• Leading the IT Procurement process
• Interfacing 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or relevant field and 5+ years experience OR 8+ years of experience in Procurement or Accounting
• CPSM certification is a plus
• Experience with Coupa or other leading Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and/or dedicated e-procurement platforms (preferred)
• 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

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Carvana will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their role

Benefits

In return, Carvana offers:

• 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

Legal stuff

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

Carvana 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.