Sr. Buyer, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement- Marketing

About the role

The Senior Buyer coordinates, manages, and negotiates supplier and stakeholder relationships, projects, contracts, and purchasing activities related to the procurement of CarMax branded materials in support of the Store Marketing Team and CarMax Marketing Operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement procurement projects: proactively work with the Store Marketing team and other business partners to identify needs and research new products and suppliers to support new or ongoing business requirements and/or projects
• Support on-time delivery and installation of all marketing materials for grand openings and remodels
• Coordinate and lead cross-functional project teams, with an eye toward continuous improvement
• Implement new programs, products, or services for a particular store location and campaigns on a nationwide/company-wide basis
• Manage supplier relationships across the print and promotions category with CarMax's strategic partners: monitor supplier performance for adherence to contracts and service level agreements; independently resolve supplier performance issues; create and review supplier scorecards; conduct regularly scheduled meetings and reviews with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure open communication and collaboration; analyze purchases with suppliers and regularly identify savings opportunities and efficiencies; review industry/commodity data to stay informed of industry changes and trends; lead cross-functional RFI and RFP sourcing events; identify and develop diverse sources to support CarMax in branded material (primarily print) production engagements
• Coordinate and assist in managing the business relationship with the Store Marketing team: participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives; participate in weekly standups and project planning meetings; ensure customer and stakeholder expectations and requirements are met; update project trackers on a weekly basis to ensure accurate, timely visibility into project status for stakeholders, including SS&P management
• Coordinate, monitor, and assist in the negotiation of contracts and agreements to ensure they are amended or executed in support of the ongoing partnership: negotiate standard procurement terms and conditions; make recommendations and assist in negotiating contract terms such as pricing, length of agreement, inventory stocking, delivery, and service levels; monitor and regularly review existing contracts
• Marketing Sourcing Team Coverage and Support: other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous procurement/buying and supplier management experience required (5+ years)
• Experience in the marketing and/or printing industry (5+ years)
• Four-year degree preferred, but not required
• Project management experience required (3+ years)
• Proven success in building relationships
• CarMax-specific experience preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong internal and external customer service and organization skills
• Strong teamwork behaviors in line with CarMax values
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and stay results-focused
• Ability to establish working relationships with associates at all levels of the company
• Work authorization: applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; sponsorship will not be considered for this specific role

Benefits

• Paid sick time: up to 48 hours per year accrued on a per pay period basis for full-time hourly or commission/incentive eligible associates
• Vacation time: between 80 hours and 200 hours per year after a 90‑day waiting period, depending on years of continuous service
• Paid holidays: 8 hours of pay for each of 6 paid scheduled holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday; holiday premium pay if required to work on a scheduled holiday