Global Purchasing Agent – Strategic Sourcing & Savings

T/CCI Manufacturing LLC; Decatur, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

TCCI Manufacturing in Decatur, IL is seeking a Purchasing Agent to join our expanding purchasing team. You will manage sourcing, supplier relationships, pricing and delivery to support electrical and mechanical compressor products.

Collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing to meet cost, quality and production targets. Interface with North American suppliers, conduct on-site audits, and drive cost-saving initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years direct experience in procurement or related supply chain function.
• Knowledge of International and Domestic purchasing practices and procedures.
• Negotiation and problem resolution skills.
• Proficiency in software applications like Microsoft Office, ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle), and procurement-related systems.
• Ability to manage the business relationships between TCCI and suppliers while implementing corrective actions when expectations are not being met.
• Ability to strategically evaluate the engineering, manufacturing, and quality systems for each supplier.
• Supplier development based on APQP and PPAP processes.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Experience with technical systems, applications and industry standards of purchased commodities.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain supply base that operates in partnership with TCCI to deliver the best quality products for the lowest acquisition cost.
• Develop, maintain, and support both global and regional sourcing strategies.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with organizational objectives. Monitor market trends and supplier capabilities to capitalize on opportunities and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Responsible for the management of and contribution to Purchasing and Engineering projects.
• Identify, assess, and develop new and existing suppliers across North America.
• Ensure that the best suppliers are being selected to support TCCI’s objectives, through on-site audits and evaluations of products, operations, and systems.
• Achieve net reduction in annualized material purchase cost.
• Negotiate pricing and terms that meet TCCI’s annual inflation and financial objectives.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure favorable terms, pricing, and delivery schedules. Implement cost-saving initiatives and monitor contract compliance.
• Ensure supplier selection and initial price establishment meets and or exceeds both schedule and cost objectives, per project schedule.
• Develop new proposals with suppliers resulting in lower cost and/or improved quality.

Skills

Negotiation

Problem resolution

Communication

Supplier relationship management

Strategic supplier evaluation

APQP/PPAP knowledge

Procurement experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration or Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems (Dynamics, SAP, Oracle)

Procurement platforms

Job description

TCCI Manufacturing in Decatur, IL is seeking a Purchasing Agent to join our expanding purchasing team. You will manage sourcing, supplier relationships, pricing and delivery to support electrical and mechanical compressor products.

Collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing to meet cost, quality and production targets. Interface with North American suppliers, conduct on-site audits, and drive cost-saving initiatives.