Senior Print Buyer
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Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location:
8162 S Priest Dr Tempe Arizona 85284 United States of AmericaU-Haul is seeking a Senior Buyer to help manage all the Print Buying in our corporate office in Tempe AZ and to support the Advertising & Marketing (A&M) department. 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 Senior Buyer will also consult with Art Directors and Account Executives on quality control and product deficiency situations expedite critical items and furnish lead-time addition they will be responsible for day-to-day administrative tasks as needed by management. They will at times purchase other items as needed.
Required Skills/Experience:
5 years of experience in Supply Chain Management
College degree and/or experience within the fields of Art Advertising & Marketing
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 and 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 RFQs/RFPs 25%
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%
Other duties as needed
Education/Training:
Degree in Purchasing Supply Chain Management Materials Management or within the fields of Art Advertising & Marketing or the equivalent in work experience.
5 years of experience in Supply Chain Management
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 Ramseys 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- HR Sourcing
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- ERP Systems
- negotiation
- Materials Management
- Manufacturing
- MRP
- Contracts
About Company
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