Buyer (Entry Level)

<p><strong>About Carvana</strong></p> <p>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 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnHaPVP-opw">seen our vending machine?!</a></p> <p>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 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93pa9NmlrYcfeature=youtu.be">our stories</a>! 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 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5dpBRp0-_w">here</a>.</p> <p><strong>About the team and position</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><em><strong>This role is full onsite at our Headquarters in Tempe, AZ. </strong>You must be located in the Phoenix Area and able to commute to the office daily. </em></p> <p><strong>What you’ll be doing</strong></p> <ul> <li>this is NOT an analyst role</li> <li>Process requisitions and execute purchase orders.</li> <li>Ownership and accountability for the entire purchase order (PO) procurement process to ensure efficient fulfillment.</li> <li>Review status of open requests and purchase orders and provide regular updates to stakeholders.</li> <li>Receive and execute ad-hoc requests.</li> <li>Help establish, maintain, and adhere to a procurement budget.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What you should know/have</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or relevant field<strong> OR </strong>2+ years experience in Procurement. </li> <li>Experience with Coupa, leading Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and/or dedicated e-procurement platforms.</li> <li>Ability to communicate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders. </li> <li>Ability to be detail-oriented and ensure accuracy.</li> <li>Ability to follow-through on tasks in a timely manner.</li> <li>Ability to quickly adjust to changing priorities. </li> <li>Ability to navigate and understand situations and identify opportunities.</li> <li>Ability to work independently and in a team.</li> <li>Ability to organize workload efficiently to manage multiple initiatives and meet tight deadlines.</li> <li>Ability to problem solve effectively.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What we’ll offer in return</strong></p> <ul> <li>Full-Time Salary Position with a competitive salary.</li> <li>Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.</li> <li>401K with company match.</li> <li>A multitude of perks including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more.</li> <li>A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy both physically and mentally.</li> <li>Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization.</li> <li>A company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Other requirements</strong></p> <p>To be able to do your job at Carvana, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you.</p> <ul> <li>Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.</li> </ul> <p>Of course, we’ll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. </p> <p><strong>Legal stuff</strong></p> <p><em> ... (truncated, view full listing at source)