Buyer @ Purchasing Department

Location

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

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

U-Haul is seeking a Buyer at our Technical Center in Tempe, AZ. This 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 awarding contracts. The Buyer will also consult on quality control and product deficiency situations, expedite critical items, and furnish lead time advice. Work is of a complex nature involving a considerable amount of initiative, analytical work, and a high level of independent judgment. Other related duties will be assigned as required within the Purchasing Department.

Daily duties entail creating Purchase Orders, expediting orders, and following through from procurement to payment. Work with Engineering, R&D, and other departments, and program managers to develop and source products. Communicate with field operations, and all levels of management. Review opportunities for continuous improvement, cost reduction, and strategic sourcing tactics. Procurement is based on Purchase Reqs and MRP settings, in support of production, repair, and special projects.

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%

Requirements

Familiar with computerized purchasing systems

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Manufacturing or Production buying experience desired

Familiar with, or the ability to read blueprints/drawings

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

Medical insurance

Prescription drug plans

Dental & Vision plan with hearing care discounts

Onsite medical clinic for team members and eligible family members

New indoor fitness gym (Midtown Phoenix campus)

Get Fit Gym Reimbursement Program

Registered Dietitian Program

WeightWatchers®

CVS Virtual Care

U‑Haul Kids Program

24‑Hour Nurse Line

Wellness Program (Healthier You initiatives & challenges)

Mindset App Reimbursement

Pet Insurance & Wellness plans

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®

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Company‑paid life insurance

Voluntary life insurance options

Short-Term and Long‑Term Disability

Critical Illness, Accident & Hospital Indemnity plans

Business & business travel insurance

MetLaw Legal Program

MetLife Auto & Home Insurance

LifeLock Identity Theft Protection

Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar® Financial Wellness Program

U‑Haul Federal Credit Union

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

You Matter Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels, computers, vehicles & more

Community involvement & volunteer opportunities

U‑Haul Mothers Program (Paid maternity leave)

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