Sr. Buyer, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement- Marketing

CarMax, the way your career should be! 

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.

What You Will Do

Procurement Project Management and Implementation

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

Supplier Management and Coordination

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

Customer Relationship Management

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

Supplier Contract Coordination and Negotiation

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 and Requirements

• 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 Location and Arrangement: This role will be based out of the CarMax Home Office in Richmond, VA and Associates will work onsite 4 days per week.

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. 

About CarMax

CarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and sold has helped us become the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, with over 250 locations nationwide.

Our amazing team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences. Along the way, we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community.  We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and are one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

CarMax is committed to bringing together people from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment.

CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The annual salary for this position is:

May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Benefits:

Except as otherwise required by state law, CarMax Associates are entitled to the following paid sick, vacation, and holiday time.

Associates that are considered full-time hourly or commission/incentive eligible:

• To earn up to 48 hours of sick time per year accrued on a per pay period basis and between 80 hours and 200 hours per year of vacation time after a 90 day waiting period depending on years of continuous service with the Company. 
• For 8 hours of pay for each of a total of 6 paid scheduled holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday.  If such an Associate does work on a scheduled holiday due to business need, they are eligible for Holiday Premium Pay. 

Associates considered full-time salaried are entitled to paid time away with no specified limit as needed for sick, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, floating holiday, etc. subject to manager approval. 

For more details about benefits, please visit our CarMax Benefits website.

Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.