Purchasing Agent
TCI is looking for a Purchasing Agent for our growing business based in Phoenix, AZ!
TCI is looking for a Purchasing Agent for our growing business based in Phoenix, AZ!
This Purchasing agent will be responsible for creating/processing purchase orders, sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials, equipment, and services necessary for the company's operations. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage supplier relationships.
Role will encompass all TCI Companies, Leasing/Rental and Dedicated Transportation.
Core Roles and Responsibilities
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Parts Inventory Management
- Monitor inventory levels, reorder materials as needed and manage inventory costs to optimize the supply chain.
- Maintain expected product receipt dates and monitor supplier fulfillment to service levels.
- Locate alternative suppliers for backordered parts as needed.
- Complete purchasing tasks and Purchase Order Process
- Timely and accurate process of Purchase Orders and Purchase Requisitions
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts and supplier performance.
- Review of historical usage, vendors, and cost to ensure selection of preferred parts/suppliers balances availability, reliability of supplier and TCI Cost.
- Assist in process to monitor & ensure compliance through development and implementation of systems which measure, track, and analyze supplier and material effectiveness, price, and reliability.
- Various business process improvement or data analytics projects as assigned to improve the overall profitability and quality of decision making for all TCI businesses.
4. Compliance/Documentation/Collaboration
Essential Skills & Qualifications:
- Completion of Undergraduate Degree Program – Preferred but will accept experience in lieu
- 5+ Years’ experience in inventory, supply chain, supplier or procurement processing
- Prior experience in procurement of MRO (Maintenance, Repairs and Operations) or Heavy Equipment Preferred.
- Attention to Detail in an independent work environment
- Excellent business acumen and experience in negotiating with suppliers.
- Strong administration, organizational and time management skills.
- Familiarity with business software such as Microsoft Office.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- The flexibility and willingness to learn.
- The ability to work as part of a team..
Pay
Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 plus $5,000 incentive.
TCI Benefits & Perks
- Weekly Pay
- Employee Discount Programs through National Retail Chains
- Comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Employee Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company Match
- The Gerry Flynn Scholarship Award Program available to employees and qualified dependents
About Us:
We are a family-owned company doing business since 1978.
We are dedicated and committed to safety, each other, and our customers.
Our team is positive and passionate and come to work each day with a "Can Do" attitude. We strive to be creative problem solvers who bring innovative thinking in all our work.
Being ethical, transparent, and accountable has helped shape our team and how we do business. We are looking for more people that match our core values to join our team.
- Locations
- Phoenix, AZ
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
Phoenix, AZ
Our Culture
Doing things the right way sometimes means that you give up a short-term win for long-term success. With our sights set on the next generation and financial performance measured over decades, we have the patience and discipline to do the right thing for our team and customers. Our integrity is a core TCI value and is prevalent throughout our business–it’s our promise to every customer.
About TCI Transportation
Since 1978, TCI Transportation has been dedicated to serving our clients in the only way we know how – with integrity, passion, and ingenuity. We’ve spent the past 4 decades expanding our locations from coast to coast and have been aggressively adding new services for our clients to help them grow their businesses as effectively and efficiently as possible. Our story has a long history, and yet we have only just begun.
Purchasing Agent
TCI is looking for a Purchasing Agent for our growing business based in Phoenix, AZ!
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