Product Purchaser

TVH; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) match up to 6%

On-site facilities

Job summary

TVH is seeking a Product Purchaser in Olathe, KS to source products for an assigned commodity group, create orders, evaluate opportunities, and update information with guidance from senior team members. You will apply supply chain concepts, read diagrams, manage supplier relations, and maintain technical data to drive cost savings and fiscal benefit for TVH.

As part of a global team, you’ll support procurement, registration, and agreement management while aligning with business needs and

Qualifications

• Mechanical knowledge and ability to read diagrams.
• Experience with procurement and supply chain processes.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of product development and supplier evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing products and creating orders for a commodity group.
• Evaluate opportunities and update technical information.
• Maintain lifecycle and assign category IDs.
• Support sales with technical questions.
• Register and evaluate suppliers; resolve issues.
• Create purchase requisitions and manage agreements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Tools

Oracle

Excel

Parts Data

Job description

_ Product Purchaser _

Full-time | PRD | Location - Olathe, KS, 66022

Purchase products for an assigned commodity group with guidance from senior team members and management. Learn and apply understanding of supply chain concepts and negotiation skills to identify cost savings and ensure fiscal benefit to TVH.

_ YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES _

You’ll deliver short and long term projects that support the business strategy. This will involve:

• Product development: sourcing, creating orders, evaluating opportunities, updating information


• Quality management: analyzing results of the samples and providing technical support (e.g. to sales)


• Item management: maintaining lifecycle, creating relations, assigning category IDs and updating technical information, directly support sales if needed (technical questions)


• Supplier management: registration, evaluation and problem resolution


• Procurement support: searching for sellable items, creating purchase requisitions


• Agreement management: creation, changes and review


• Maintain and update technical information


• May also include: role of global product/supplier responsible

_ HOW TO SUCCEED / YOUR PROFILE _

We’re looking for someone who can come up with simple solutions to complex problems. To join us you need:

• In depth mechanical knowledge


• Knowledge of reading diagrams, drawings


• Research and development, product development


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Excellent communication skills


• Technical proficiency; Parts Data, Oracle, Excel etc.


• Knowledge of procurement and supply chain processes and practices


• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Compliance knowledge of the assigned product group(s)


• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and requirements.


• Think and act global

_ WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU _

You’ll be part of a people-centric culture, where your well-being matters. Our comprehensive package offers standard benefits such as medical, dental, and vision, plus unique benefits such as our incredible dollar for dollar 401(k) match up to 6%.

We also offer:

• Opportunities for professional development, including access to LinkedIn Learning and many in-house/external training courses


• On-site restaurant, café, pre-school, fitness/social area, employee gardens and more.


• Health and Wellness program and on-site facilities, company commitment to sustainable growth

_ PEOPLE ARE AT OUR HEART _

TVH is a global business with a family atmosphere, where people are at the center. We value clarity, mutual respect, kindness and open communication. Our people are down-to-earth, easy to work and engage with. We welcome differences and celebrate new ideas.

_ ABOUT TVH _

TVH is a parts specialist for quality parts and accessories for material handling, industrial vehicles, and construction and agricultural equipment. Working at TVH is opting for a company that excels as an international market leader and is well-known for its unstoppable craving for innovation.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and believe our differences make us stronger. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable laws.