Location:

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

　　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 procure to payment. Working 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:

　　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.

　　Since 1945, U-Haul has been serving do-it-yourself movers and their households. Like many other successful ventures, the concept for U-Haul was generated out of need. After World War II, there existed the widespread need for do-it-yourself moving equipment that would be available on a one-way, nationwide basis. U-Haul co-founders L.S. "Sam" Shoen and his wife, Anna Mary Carty Shoen, recognized that need and acted upon it. Their visionary approach spread the cost of ownership among many users, facilitating the mobility of the populations of the U.S. and Canada. The covered wagon of the pioneers morphed into orange U-Haul trailers. In the process, an industry was born.