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. 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 product. Communicate with field operations, and all levels of management. Review opportunities for continuous improvement, cost reduction, and strategic sourcing tactics.

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.

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