PRINT BUYER

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

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

ABOUT US

Since 1945, U-Haul has been serving do-it-yourself movers and their households. Like many other successful ventures, the concept for U-Haul was generated out of need. After World War II, there existed the widespread need for do-it-yourself moving equipment that would be available on a one-way, nationwide basis.
U-Haul co-founders L.S. “Sam” Shoen and his wife, Anna Mary Carty Shoen, recognized that need and acted upon it. Their visionary approach spread the cost of ownership among many users, facilitating the mobility of the populations of the U.S. and Canada. The covered wagon of the pioneers morphed into orange U-Haul trailers. In the process, an industry was born.
U-Haul Holding Company and its family of companies, including U-Haul, have strived to create a culture of health and wellness. As of February 1, 2020, and consistent with applicable law, no U-Haul Holding Company or its family of companies will hire individuals in states where it may lawfully decline to hire individuals who use nicotine products (Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia and Washington). This policy will not apply to team members hired before February 1, 2020

• 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.