Buyer

Location:

UHaul is seeking a Buyer to help manage all the Print Buying in our corporate office in Phoenix AZ and to 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 daytoday 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 Selfstarter

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 UHaul 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 problemsolving skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Prior experience working with art advertising or marketing a PLUS

Responsibilities include:

Execute purchase orders 30

Distribute RFQs/RFPs 10

Expedite material/update/communicate procurement status 25

Participate in supplier development and cost reduction activities 10

Reconcile payment errors 5

Travel required: less than 5

Work with Chief of Staff as necessary to run departments.

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

UHaul 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 onthejob training

Tuition reimbursement program

Free online courses for personal and professional development at UHaul 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

24hour 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 Ramseys SmartDollar Program

UHaul Federal Credit Union

Wellness Program

UHaul Holding Company and its family of companies including UHaul International Inc. (UHaul) continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law UHaul will not hire or rehire individuals who use nicotine products. The states in which UHaul 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. UHaul has observed this hiring practice since February 1 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team.

UHaul 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.