Buyer II

Tcom, Lp; Sioux Falls (SD); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts/HSAs

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

TCOM LP in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking an experienced Purchasing Specialist to manage supplier quotes, negotiate terms, and oversee material sourcing to meet production schedules.

You will maintain supplier relationships, monitor pricing trends, ensure compliance with ISO standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on purchasing matters.

Qualifications

• Current CPIM 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 able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and leadership staff.

Responsibilities

• Obtain materials quotes from suppliers and analyze for value and quality.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and freight with suppliers.
• Purchase materials, supplies, tools, and services.
• Schedule delivery of materials to meet production schedules.
• Maintain supplier relationships and monitor market pricing trends.
• Develop and implement sourcing and supplier agreements.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and company policies.

Skills

Purchasing procedures

Accurate records

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or technical field

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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