Associate Buyer Job at Carvana, Tempe, AZ

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  • Carvana
  • Tempe, AZ

Job Description

About Carvana

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 seen our vending machine?!

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 our stories! We’ve been changing the game since 2013, and we’re not taking our foot off the gas now.

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • 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.

What You Should Know

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. Qualifications:

  • 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.

What We’ll Offer In Return

  • 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
  • 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 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.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Tags

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