Purchasing Specialist - Parts Vendor Relationships

Job Description

Job Description

About Carvana

Our mission is simple, we are changing the way people buy cars. We are the first 100% online car-buying experience, which means we have no sales team and no commission-based positions within our company. We are completely disrupting the auto industry by removing the painful process of the dealership experience and replacing it with a seamless and convenient online platform. Here at Carvana we are passionate about delivering exceptional service to every customer! After purchasing a vehicle online, the customer can choose to have that vehicle delivered straight to their doorstep, or if they live near one of our awesome vending machines they can pick it up there.

About the position

Carvana is looking for a goal-oriented, self-motivated individual contributor to support the Vehicle Reconditioning network's parts function. The Parts Purchasing Specialist will use their strong communication skills and attention to detail to manage parts supplier relationships as well as contribute to various strategic projects across the parts supply chain.

What you'll be doing

• Support efficient parts dealer onboarding activities, including initial outreach and account set up with dealers. Maintain accurate dealer accounts, including payment validation and analysis.
• Communicate with third-party vendors to identify and set-up orders for parts.
• Work closely with Parts departments throughout the reconditioning network to ensure accurate parts are ordered for vehicles, including verifying the quality and pricing of parts.
• Execute various strategic and operational initiatives within the parts supply chain, improving speed, cost, and quality of parts ordering.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we require :

What we'll offer in return

Other requirements

To be able to do your job at Carvana, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you.

We'll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

Legal Stuff

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

Carvana is an equal employment 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, or 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.