Location:

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

U-Haul is seeking a Buyer to help support the Print Buying in our corporate office in Phoenix, AZ as well as support the Chief of Staff of Advertising & Marketing (A&M). This person will be responsible for interviewing vendors, obtaining competitive bids for major purchases, negotiating with vendors on price, quality service, delivery and awarding contracts. The Buyer will also consult with Art Directors and Account Executives on quality control and product deficiency situations, expedite critical items, and furnish lead time advice. In addition, they will be responsible for day-to-day administrative tasks as needed by the Chief of Staff. They will at times purchase other items to be determined.

Required Skills/Experience:

· 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management

· College degree and/or in process of completing within the fields of Art, Advertising, Marketing and/or Business.

· Familiar Experience with computerized purchasing systems, ERP systems, SAP experience

· Excellent communication and negotiation skills

· Manufacturing or Production buying experience desired

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

· Basic knowledge of admin. duties, i.e., accounting, billing, filing, maintaining project sample(s)

· Use of Microsoft Office products (excel, word, PowerPoint)

· Interact with various other departments in relation to A&M projects, a Self-starter.

Additional skills, experience, knowledge will be helpful for a candidate to have:

· Although this is primarily an office position, this can be a physically demanding job requiring a variety of physical movements such as working on Photo Shoots, moving/cleaning storage areas, equipment, hooking up trailers, driving large U-Haul trucks, lifting, carrying, etc.

· A good driving record.

· A be a team player who can take direction and work within tight deadlines.

· Resourceful and able to address needs quickly

· Excellent organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills

· Excellent interpersonal skills

· Prior experience working with art, advertising or marketing a PLUS

Responsibilities include:

· Execute purchase orders 30%

· Distribute RFQ's/RFP's 5%

· Expedite material/update/communicate procurement status 35%

· Participate in supplier development and cost reduction activities 10%

· Reconcile payment errors 20%

· Travel required: less than 5%

· Support Senior Print Buyer & Art & Marketing Staff

Education/Training:

· Degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, or within the fields of Art, Advertising, Marketing and/or Business or the equivalent in work experience.

· 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management, must have two years of purchasing experience

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.