Buyer
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 is an equal opportunity employer. All applications 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.