Buyer II

TCOM, L.P.; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

FSAs/HSAs

Employee assistance program

Job summary

TCOM, L.P. is seeking an experienced Purchasing professional to lead material sourcing and supplier negotiations in Sioux Falls. The role involves quoting, evaluating suppliers, and ensuring on-time delivery while supporting production schedules.

You will develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier agreements, track pricing trends, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. A bachelor’s degree and at least five years purchasing experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or technical field.
• Minimum 5 years purchasing experience, or experience in lieu of education.

Responsibilities

• Obtain materials quotes and analyze for price competitiveness.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and freight.
• Purchase materials, supplies, tools, and services.
• Schedule delivery to meet production schedules.
• Monitor supplier performance and markets.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate with other departments on purchasing matters and data.
• Maintain standard price lists for commodities.
• Ensure compliance with safety/ergonomic standards and ISO quality practices.

Skills

CPIM certification

Purchasing procedures

Written and verbal communications

Record keeping

Analytical and organizational

Computer proficiency

Team player / self-motivated

Communication with team/leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or technical field

Minimum 5 years purchasing experience

Job description

Working Procedure:

• Obtain materials quotes from suppliers and analyze for
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and freight
• Purchase materials, supplies, tools, services,
• Schedule delivery of materials to meet production schedule requirements.
• Perform repeat
• Keep informed of markets and material pricing trends that effect the division.
• Assist with the supplier selection Investigate to determine reliability and ability as a supplier.
• Demonstrates the Guiding Principles.
• Keep informed of developments in the procurement profession, as well as developments in the economy or industry that are relative to the success of the
• Maintain a clean and safe work Follow established safety and ergonomic standards.
• May be called upon to perform comparable duties of a similar or related nature and/or assist in other areas as needed.
• Learning, understanding, continuously improving, and promoting the division's quality management system in accordance with ISO standards.
• Develop and implement sourcing
• Develop, investigate, select, and maintain
• Monitor supplier
• Manage supplier agreements and
• Negotiate and assist with major purchasing
• Maintain specific knowledge on commodities, and complex supplier relationships.
• Collaborate with other departments or divisions on purchasing matters and technical data.
• Conduct negotiations with vendors on rejections, dispositions, or adjustments of purchased
• Manage standard price list for commodity
• Work with suppliers on unique requirements such as special documentation or certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Current C.P.I.M. certification, or obtain within a reasonable timeframe as defined by department manager.
• Considerable knowledge of purchasing procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communications.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with a computer.
• Team player who is self-motivated and has ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and leadership staff.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in business or technical field. Minimum 5 years purchasing experience, or experience in lieu of education.

Benefits:

TCOM offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, EAP, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, paid time off (PTO), and company-paid holidays. The specific programs, options and eligibility may vary depending on date of hire, classification, and schedule type.

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