Strategic Purchasing Specialist – Metals & Fabrication

U-Haul International, Inc.; Fallsington (Bucks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Prescription plans

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Sick days

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

ESOP

Job summary

U-Haul International, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Agent to negotiate and secure cost-effective purchase agreements for steel, aluminum sheet, and fabrication services. You will manage supplier relationships, evaluate quotes, and coordinate timely deliveries to support plant operations.

The role emphasizes reducing total costs, optimizing supplier performance, and maintaining accurate purchasing records, with occasional travel and a preferred background in manufacturing purchasing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, purchasing or technical field preferred.
• Three years of related purchasing experience required; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated computer skills in MS Office.
• Previous experience with SAP preferred.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Knowledge and understanding of facility operations and maintenance.
• Occasional travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides effective purchasing and delivery of steel/aluminum sheet and structural shapes, securing best value.
• Recommend and select suppliers based on quality, delivery, value and price.
• Expedites and schedules materials to meet plant operating requirements.
• Recommend optimal order quantities to ensure supply and efficient purchasing.
• Strive to reduce total cost of procured goods and services; negotiate pricing and terms.
• Evaluate supplier performance and communicate plant requirements to vendors.
• Collaborate to secure best materials and substitutions; address emergencies.
• Interview supplier reps and manage vendor relationships as required.
• Provide information to Materials Management and plant personnel; monitor market conditions.
• Review requisitions and determine best buying methods; initiate purchasing actions.
• Maintain records and reports for purchase activity; consult management on problems.
• Update blanket contracts with current prices and terms; conduct weekly invoice audits.
• Follow policies and aim to continuously improve department workflow.
• Report on commodity spending as required; assist others in the department.

Skills

Effective communication

Purchasing

Supplier relations

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

CPSM qualification or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

U-Haul International, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Agent to negotiate and secure cost-effective purchase agreements for steel, aluminum sheet, and fabrication services. You will manage supplier relationships, evaluate quotes, and coordinate timely deliveries to support plant operations.

The role emphasizes reducing total costs, optimizing supplier performance, and maintaining accurate purchasing records, with occasional travel and a preferred background in manufacturing purchasing.