Senior Print Buyer

U-Haul; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical coverage

Dental & vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

U-Haul in Tempe, AZ seeks a Senior Print Buyer to manage all print buying for the Advertising & Marketing department. You will interview vendors, obtain bids, negotiate terms, and award contracts while coordinating with Art Directors and Account Executives on quality and lead times.

The role requires 5 years in supply chain or purchasing, experience with SAP/ERP, strong communication and project management skills, and the ability to read blueprints. On-site position with some travel.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Supply Chain Management.
• College degree or equivalent experience in Art, Advertising & Marketing.
• Experience with computerized purchasing systems, ERP and SAP.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Manufacturing or Production buying experience desired.
• Ability to read blueprints/drawings.
• Basic knowledge of accounting, billing, filing and sample maintenance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Self-starter who collaborates across departments of A&M projects

Responsibilities

• Execute purchase orders
• Distribute RFQ’s/RFP’s
• Expedite material, update and communicate procurement status
• Participate in supplier development and cost‑reduction activities
• Reconcile payment errors
• Travel required: less than 5%

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Purchasing

MS Office

Education

Degree in Purchasing/Supply Chain/Art/Advertising & Marketing

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Senior Print Buyer — U‑Haul

U‑Haul is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage all print buying in our corporate office in Tempe, AZ and to support the Advertising & Marketing department. The Senior Buyer will interview vendors, obtain competitive bids, negotiate on price, quality, service and delivery and award contracts. The position consults with Art Directors and Account Executives on quality control, product deficiency, expedites critical items and advises on lead‑time. The role also handles day‑to‑day administrative tasks as required by management.

Responsibilities

• Execute purchase orders (30%)
• Distribute RFQ’s/RFP’s (25%)
• Expedite material, update and communicate procurement status (25%)
• Participate in supplier development and cost‑reduction activities (10%)
• Reconcile payment errors (5%)
• Travel required: less than 5%

Minimum Requirements

• 5 years of experience in Supply Chain Management
• College degree or equivalent experience in Art, Advertising & Marketing
• Experience with computerized purchasing systems, ERP and SAP
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Manufacturing or Production buying experience desired
• Ability to read blueprints/drawings
• Basic knowledge of accounting, billing, filing and sample maintenance
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Self‑starter who collaborates across departments of A&M projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Physically able to work on photo shoots, move/clean storage areas, hook up trailers, drive large trucks, lift, and carry
• Good driving record
• Team player who works within tight deadlines
• Resourceful and able to address needs quickly
• Excellent organizational, project management and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Prior experience in art, advertising or marketing

Physical Demands

As a primarily office position, the role still requires a variety of physical movements such as working on photo shoots, moving/cleaning storage areas, handling equipment, hooking up trailers, driving large U‑Haul trucks, lifting, and carrying.

Education and Training

Degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, or related fields in Art, Advertising & Marketing. Equivalent work experience may substitute for an academic degree.

Benefits

• Full medical coverage, prescription plans, dental & vision plans
• New indoor fitness gym, gym reimbursement program
• Registered dietitian program, Weight Watchers, onsite medical clinic
• Career stability, opportunities for advancement, on‑the‑job training
• Tuition reimbursement and free online courses at U‑Haul University
• Business and travel insurance, employee assistance program
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)401(k) savings plan, life insurance, critical illness/group accident coverage
• 24‑hour physician available for kids, MetLife legal program, MetLife auto and home insurance, Mindset App program
• Discounts on cell‑phone plans, hotels, identity theft protection, and consumer wellness programs

Equal Opportunity Statement

U‑Haul is an equal‑opportunity employer. All applications will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category. Individual accommodations are available upon request during the selection process.