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U-Haul Buyer in Tempe, Arizona

Location:

8162 S Priest Dr, Tempe, Arizona 85284 United States of America

Location:

8162 S Priest Dr, Tempe, Arizona 85284 United States of America

Position: Mid-Level Buyer

* Please note this is not a work from home position. *

U-Haul is seeking a Mid-Level Buyer at our Technical Center in Tempe, AZ. The Buyeris person will be responsible for interviewing vendors, obtaining competitive bids for major purchases, negotiating with vendors on price, quality, service and delivery as required by U-Haul, and as well as awarding contracts. The Buyer will also consult on quality control and coordinate with the Supplier and internal stakeholders on product deficiency situationsnon-conforming product and negotiate disposition., They will expedite critical items as necessary., and furnish lead time advice. Work is of a complex nature involvingThis role requires a considerable amount of initiative, analytical work, and a high level of independent judgment. Other related duties tasks will be assigned as required within the Purchasing Department.

Daily duties entail include creating Purchase Orders, expediting orders, and following through from procure to payment. The Buyer will Working with Engineering, R&D, technical teams and other departments, and program managers to develop and source products. They will communicate with field operations, and all levels of management. They will review opportunities for continuous improvement, cost reduction, and strategic sourcing tactics. Procurement is based on Purchase Requisitions and MRP settings, in support of production, repair and special projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Execute purchase orders 30%

  • Distribute RFQ's/RFP's 20%

  • Expedite material/update/communicate procurement status 25%

  • Participate in supplier development and cost reduction activities 15%

  • Reconcile payment errors 5%

  • Travel required: less than 5%

Required Skills/Experience:

  • 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management

  • Familiar Experience with computerized purchasing systems

  • ERP systems

  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills

  • Manufacturing or Production buying experience desired

  • Familiar with, or the ability to read blueprints/drawings

  • Proficient with Excel

  • Self-starter

    Desired Skills /Experience :

  • •Manufacturing or Production buying experience

  • SAP experience

  • Self-starter

  • Proficient with Excel

Education/Training:

  • Degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, or the equivalent in work experience.

  • Must have two years of purchasing experience

    U-Haul Offers:

  • Full Medical coverage

  • Prescription plans

  • Dental & Vision Plans

  • New indoor fitness gym

  • Gym Reimbursement Program

  • Registered Dietitian Program

  • Weight Watchers

  • Onsite medical clinic for you and your family

  • Career stability

  • Opportunities for advancement

  • Valuable on-the-job training

  • Tuition reimbursement program

  • Free online courses for personal and professional development at U-Haul University®

  • Business and travel insurance

  • You Matter Employee Assistance Program

  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

  • 401(k) Savings Plan

  • Life insurance

  • Critical Illness/Group Accident

  • 24-hour physician available for kids

  • MetLaw Legal program

  • MetLife auto and home insurance

  • Mindset App Program

  • Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels, and more

  • LifeLock Identity Theft

  • Savvy consumer wellness programs - from health care tips to financial wellness

  • Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program

  • U-Haul Federal Credit Union

  • Wellness Program

U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. (“U-Haul”), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law, U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products. The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1, 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team.

U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.

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