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 procure to payment. Working 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
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