Buyer

U-Haul; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision plan

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Onsite medical clinic

Job summary

U-Haul is seeking a Buyer at our Technical Center in Tempe, AZ. The role oversees interviewing vendors, obtaining bids, negotiating terms, and awarding contracts to support production and projects.

Daily duties include creating Purchase Orders, expediting orders, and coordinating with Engineering, R&D, and program managers to source products. Must have strong communication, SAP experience, and the ability to read blueprints.

Qualifications

• Experience with purchasing and procurement processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints or drawings for sourcing components.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Proficiency with SAP and Excel for procurement tracking and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Create Purchase Orders and manage procurement from requisition to payment.
• Expedite orders and communicate procurement status across teams.
• Review RFQs/RFPs and issue competitive bids to vendors.
• Support supplier development and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Travel less than 5% as required.

Skills

Purchasing systems

Negotiation skills

Vendor liaison

Reading blueprints/drawings

SAP experience

Excel proficiency

Self-starter

Procurement exp (manufacturing/produ c

Education

Degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain or Materials Management

Two years purchasing experience

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

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%
• Reconcile payment errors 5%
• 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
• 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

• Medical insurance
• Prescription drug plans
• Dental & Vision plan with hearing care discounts
• Onsite medical clinic for team members and eligible family members
• New indoor fitness gym (Midtown Phoenix campus)
• Get Fit Gym Reimbursement Program
• Registered Dietitian Program
• WeightWatchers®
• CVS Virtual Care
• U‑Haul Kids Program
• 24‑Hour Nurse Line
• Wellness Program (Healthier You initiatives & challenges)
• Mindset App Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance & Wellness plans
• 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®
• 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
• U‑Haul Federal Credit Union
• 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)