What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Purchaser position at TVH Americas?
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. Want to be part of a global company ? Apply today!
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 electrical / technical knowledge of the assigned product range
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 onsite health clinic and our incredible dollar for dollar 401(k) match up to 6%. At our HQ, there's an on-site preschool, restaurant and where you can get active or enjoy our regular team get-togethers.
We also offer : Hybrid work schedule
Opportunities for professional development, including access to LinkedIn Learning and many in-house / external training courses
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.
TVH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TVH will not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older.
