🚛 Join TCI as a Purchasing Agent – Be at the Core of Our Operations!

Are you an experienced and analytical Purchasing Agent ready to take your career to the next level? At TCI, we’re seeking a dynamic procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about sourcing quality equipment, managing supplier relationships, and driving value across our operations.

This critical role supports all TCI Companies, including Leasing/Rental and Dedicated Transportation, and offers a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in our supply chain and capital project management.

📍 Location: Phoenix, AZ
💼 Position Type: Full-Time
💰 Starting Base Pay: $65,000/year

🛠️ What You’ll Do

🔹 Equipment Purchasing & Vendor Management

• Analyze requisitions to determine equipment needs.

• Build strong vendor relationships to secure optimal pricing and delivery.

• Manage purchase orders from creation to delivery tracking.

• Monitor expenditures and ensure budget alignment.

🔹 Project Management – Construction & Building Maintenance

• Develop bid packages and coordinate with subcontractors and vendors.

• Evaluate bids for cost-effectiveness and quality.

• Manage vendor performance and ensure project standards are met.

🔹 Inventory Management

• Monitor and replenish parts inventory.

• Ensure supplier performance and fulfillment expectations are met.

• Source alternative suppliers for backordered parts.

🔹 Process Optimization & Analytics

• Streamline purchasing processes through data analysis and continuous improvement.

• Track and evaluate supplier performance to drive efficiencies.

🔹 Compliance & Cross-Department Collaboration

• Maintain procurement documentation in line with legal and company standards.

• Collaborate with teams across operations, finance, and service to support strategic goals.

• Present insightful purchasing reports and cost analyses to leadership.

🧩 What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor's Degree preferred (or equivalent experience).

• 5+ years in procurement, supply chain, or inventory management.

• Experience in MRO, heavy equipment, or construction procurement preferred.

• Deep knowledge of commercial truck parts, components, and systems.

• Strong vendor negotiation and contract management skills.

• Familiarity with construction project lifecycles is a plus.

• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of independent work.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and business procurement tools.

🚀 Why Join TCI?

At TCI, we value integrity, collaboration, and innovation. We offer a supportive team environment where your contributions directly impact our operations and growth. If you're looking for a company where your skills are recognized and your career can thrive—TCI is the place for you.

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.