Purchasing Agent

TCCI MANUFACTURING LLC•Decatur, IL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

TCCI is looking to grow our Decatur, IL based Purchasing organization. In support of our growth and new market opportunities, the Company is seeking to hire a Purchasing Agent to support our electrical compressor, mechanical compressor, and systems products. In this role, the Purchasing Agent will work with internal stakeholders inside our Engineering Purchasing, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to ensure the Company produces a high-quality product that meets the needs of our customers. Additionally, this role will work with our suppliers to help them develop solutions that meet our manufacturing, design, and applications needs. As a Purchasing Agent, you will play a pivotal role in our procurement operations, focusing on sourcing and purchasing essential commodities to meet our organization's needs. Your primary responsibilities will include identifying suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of goods at competitive prices. You will collaborate closely with various departments, including Engineering and Quality, to understand their requirements and align procurement strategies to support business objectives. The role demands a keen understanding of market trends, supply chain dynamics, and cost management to optimize purchasing decisions and mitigate risks. Your ability to foster strong supplier partnerships will be critical in driving efficiency and maintaining high standards of quality and reliability across our supply chain operations.

Requirements

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 with software applications like Microsoft Office, ERP systems (i.e. 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

Nice To Haves

Excellent written and oral communication
Experience with technical systems, applications and industry standards of purchased commodities

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain assigned 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