Product Purchaser Electrical Components

TVH•Olathe, KS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Commercial Product Purchaser for TVH’s global electrical components product range, you play a key role in developing and strengthening our portfolio of suppliers and electrical products used in material handling, industrial vehicles, and construction & agricultural machinery. These products are switches, buttons & parts, sensors, relays, contact & contactors and dashboard controls. 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. The company has a people-centric culture, values clarity, mutual respect, kindness and open communication, and welcomes differences and new ideas.

Requirements

2-5 years experience as a Product Purchaser or in a similar field (Example: Product Development and Buying).
Technical experience/knowledge.
Experience with managing supplier relationships.
High level of autonomy and self-ownership with a strong interest in technical or commercial product sourcing and negotiation technics.
International mindset, working in a global team.
Strong commercial acumen, negotiation- and communication skills.
Ability to build solid relationships and collaborate smoothly with various stakeholders.
Being able to handle priorities, managing time and efficiency wisely.
Comfortable analyzing data and translating insights into action.
Curious, proactive, and eager to learn.
Thrives in an entrepreneurial environment where initiative is encouraged.
A structured, autonomous, and project-driven team player.

Responsibilities

Deliver short and long-term projects that support the business strategy.
Take ownership of the components portfolio within the Product & Procurement team.
Conduct market research, analyze competitor offerings, visit trade shows, and leverage TVH’s global supplier network to identify opportunities to expand and optimize the electrical components assortment.
Prepare and develop negotiation strategies, connecting with suppliers to ensure a reducing effect on purchase cost evolution.
Proactively scout new suppliers and products, review current suppliers ranges and, negotiate technical specifications, pricing, and quality conditions to enhance market position and reduce purchase costs.
Be the escalation point of the procurement advisor to ensure that products within your portfolio meet the required standards for quality, availability, and on-time delivery.
React quickly, identify the root cause, and ensure smooth resolution when availability, price, or quality come under pressure.
In collaboration with the Quality team, monitor and evaluate supplier performance.
Take constructive action toward suppliers where necessary to ensure the best possible outcome for our customers.
Use analytical skills to track KPIs such as product availability, cost developments, and supplier performance.
Proactively intervene when performance indicators show risk and maintain a structured, solution-oriented approach.
Make decisions within your product range and rely on a supportive and experienced team to collaborate on effective action plans.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Onsite health clinic
Dollar for dollar 401(k) match up to 6%
On-site preschool (at HQ)
On-site restaurant (at HQ)
On-site café (at HQ)
Fitness/social area (at HQ)
Employee gardens (at HQ)
Regular team get-togethers
Hybrid Work Schedule
Opportunities for professional development, including access to LinkedIn Learning and many in-house/external training courses
Health and Wellness program
Company commitment to sustainable growth