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U-Haul is seeking a Buyer to help manage all the Print Buying in our corporate office in Phoenix, AZ and to support the Chief of Staff of Advertising & Marketing (A&M). This person will be responsible for interviewing vendors, obtaining competitive bids for major purchases, negotiating with vendors on price, quality service, delivery and awarding contracts. The Buyer will also consult with Art Directors and Account Executives on quality control and product deficiency situations, expedite critical items, and furnish lead time advice. In addition, they will be responsible for day-to-day administrative tasks as needed by the Chief of Staff. They will at times purchase other items to be determined.

Required Skills/Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management
• College degree and/or in process of completing within the fields of Art, Advertising, Marketing and/or Business.
• Familiar Experience with computerized purchasing systems, ERP systems, SAP experience
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Manufacturing or Production buying experience desired
• Familiar with, or the ability to read blueprints/drawings
• Basic knowledge of admin. duties, i.e., accounting, billing, filing, maintaining project sample(s)
• Use of Microsoft Office products (excel, word, powerpoint)
• Interact with various other departments in relation to A&M projects, a Self-starter

Additional skills, experience, knowledge will be helpful for a candidate to have:

• Although this is primarily an office position, this can be a physically demanding job requiring a variety of physical movements such as working on Photo Shoots, moving/cleaning storage areas, equipment, hooking up trailers, driving large U-Haul trucks, lifting, carrying, etc.
• A good driving record.
• A be a team player who can take direction and work within tight deadlines.
• Resourceful and able to address needs quickly
• Excellent organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Prior experience working with art, advertising or marketing a PLUS

Responsibilities include:

• Execute purchase orders 30%
• Distribute RFQ's/RFP's 10%
• Expedite material/update/communicate procurement status 25%
• Participate in supplier development and cost reduction activities 10%
• Reconcile payment errors 5%
• Travel required: less than 5%
• Work with Chief of Staff as necessary to run departments.

Education/Training:

• Degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, or within the fields of Art, Advertising, Marketing and/or Business or the equivalent in work experience.
• 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management, must have two years of purchasing experience

U-Haul Offers:

• Full Medical coverage
• Prescription plans
• Dental & Vision Plans
• New indoor fitness gym
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Registered Dietitian Program
• Weight Watchers
• Onsite medical clinic for you and your family
• 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
• Business and travel insurance
• You Matter Employee Assistance Program
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Life insurance
• Critical Illness/Group Accident
• 24-hour physician available for kids
• MetLaw Legal program
• MetLife auto and home insurance
• Mindset App Program
• Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels, and more
• LifeLock Identity Theft
• Savvy consumer wellness programs - from health care tips to financial wellness
• Dave Ramsey's SmartDollar Program
• U-Haul Federal Credit Union
• Wellness Program

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.