Buyer

U-Haul International, Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision plans

Onsite medical clinic

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

U-Haul International, Inc. in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Buyer to interview vendors, obtain competitive bids, negotiate price, quality, and delivery, and award contracts.

The role supports engineering, R&D, and program managers, manages POs, expediting, and supplier development, with a focus on procurement optimization. Responsibilities include working with field operations and management to drive cost reductions, lead time advice, and continuous improvement in supply chain processes.

Qualifications

• Experience with purchasing systems and supplier negotiations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints/drawings.
• Experience in manufacturing or production procurement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders.
• Expedite orders and communicate procurement status.
• Source products and negotiate with vendors for cost, quality, and delivery.
• Support continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Purchasing systems

Blueprint reading

Manufacturing procurement

Excel

Education

Purchasing/SCM degree

2 years purchasing experience

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

This position is not eligible for employer sponsorship.

To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation process, candidates are expected to complete all interviews and assessments independently and without the use of artificial intelligence tools (including AI-generated responses, prompts, or real-time assistance).Use of AI throughout the application and recruiting process may result in removal from consideration. Our goal is to get to know your authentic experiences, communication style, and problem-solving approach.

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. Work is of a complex nature involving a considerable amount of initiative, analytical work, and a high level of independent judgment. Other related duties will be assigned as required within the Purchasing Department.

Daily duties entail creating Purchase Orders, expediting orders, and following through from procurement to payment. Work with Engineering, R&D, and other departments, and program managers to develop and source products. Communicate with field operations, and all levels of management. Review opportunities for continuous improvement, cost reduction, and strategic sourcing tactics. Procurement is based on Purchase Reqs and MRP settings, in support of production, repair, and special projects.

• 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%
• Travel required: less than 5%

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
• 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
• Medical insurance
• Dental & Vision plan with hearing care discounts
• Onsite medical clinic for team members and eligible family members
• New indoor fitness gym (Midtown Phoenix campus)
• CVS Virtual Care
• 24-Hour Nurse Line
• Wellness Program (Healthier You initiatives & challenges)
• Mindset App Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance & Wellness plans
• Opportunities for advancement
• Valuable on-the-job training
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Free online courses for personal and professional development at U-Haul University®
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance options
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident & Hospital Indemnity plans
• Business & business travel insurance
• MetLaw Legal Program
• MetLife Auto & Home Insurance
• LifeLock Identity Theft Protection
• Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar® Financial Wellness Program
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• You Matter Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels, computers, vehicles & more
• Community involvement & volunteer opportunities
• U-Haul Mothers Program (Paid maternity leave)

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.

Since 1945, U-Haul has been serving do‑it‑yourself movers and their households. Like many other successful ventures, the concept for U‑Haul was generated out of need. After World War II, there existed the widespread need for do‑it‑yourself moving equipment that would be available on a one‑way, nationwide basis.

U‑Haul co‑founders L.S. "Sam" Shoen and his wife, Anna Mary Carty Shoen, recognized that need and acted upon it. Their visionary approach spread the cost of ownership among many users, facilitating the mobility of the populations of the U.S. and Canada. The covered wagon of the pioneers morphed into orange U‑Haul trailers. In the process, an industry was born.

U‑Haul Holding Company and its family of companies, including U‑Haul, have strived to create a culture of health and wellness. As of February 1, 2020, and consistent with applicable law, no U‑Haul Holding Company or its family of companies will hire individuals in states where it may lawfully decline to hire individuals who use nicotine products (Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia and Washington). This policy will not apply to team members hired before February 1, 2020.