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Assistant Buyer (Part Time)

Assistant Buyer (Part Time)

If you are a resourceful person interested in working with the largest do-it-yourself moving company in the world, consider becoming U-Haul’s newest Assistant Buyer. The Assistant Buyers works to support the Purchasing Agent in the procurement of materials and services necessary to maintain on-time delivery to our customers.

Hours: 24-32 hours per week (flexible days) at facility.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Provides the effective purchasing and delivery of various items including raw materials, services, and shop supplies while securing the best value of these items for the company. 
  • Recommend and select suppliers considering quality, delivery, value and price.
  • Expedites and schedules materials necessary to meet plant operating requirement.
  • Recommends best ordering quantities to effect adequate supply and efficient purchasing considerations.
  • Recommends adequate and satisfactory sources of supply and evaluates supplier performance.  Instructs suppliers through purchase orders, verbal communications or correspondence regarding plant requirements and deliveries of assigned commodities.
  • Reviews assigned incoming requisitions and determines best buying methods.  Initiates aggressive purchasing action required to secure assigned items and commodities.
  • Maintains records, reports, and files for proper control of assigned purchasing activities. 
  • Completes weekly audits of vendor invoices and takes action to remedy any resulting issues.
  • Follows department policies and procedures and participates in activities to continuously improve department workflow.
  • Assists others in the department as directed.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing or technical field, or experience in purchasing, operations, or facility operations preferred.
  • 3 years of related purchasing experience required.  Manufacturing experience is preferred.
  • Demonstrated computer skills in MS Office.
  • Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Knowledge and understanding of facility operations and maintenance.

U-Haul offers our Team Members:  

  • Career stability
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Mindset App Reimbursement
  • Gym Reimbursement Program
  • Health insurance & Prescription plans, if eligible
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days, if eligible
  • Life insurance
  • MetLaw Legal program
  • MetLife auto and home insurance
  • Discounts on Apple products, Dell computers, cell phone plans, hotels, and more
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 24-hour physician available for kids
  • Dental & Vision Plans
  • Business travel insurance
  • You Matter EAP
  • LifeLock Identity Theft Protection
  • Critical Illness/Group Accident Insurance
  • Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar 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 accommodation is available on request 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.  



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.

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