Buyer I

Who Are We?
Do you want to help to make the world a better place? Join our team! At TSI our vision is to create a better world by helping to protect people, products and the environment. We are proud of the wide range of solutions we provide that solve our customer’s problems around the world. From helping to ensure worker safety and understanding air quality to supporting complex highly technical industries such as pharmaceuticals manufacturing, semiconductor, and research customers, TSI employees are part of something special with a purpose.

Buyer I at TSI

Under general supervision, the Buyer is responsible for purchasing services, materials or equipment. This entry level role focuses on obtaining materials, equipment, services or supplies at the most cost-effective price while also meeting the quality, quantity and availability standards. The Buyer I actively researches and develops new sources of supply and/or recommends possible substitute materials. When assigned categories being managed by a Category Manager, this position will function as a supporting role with respect to sourcing and negotiation tasks.

What Will You Do?

In order to grow and build a successful career with TSI, you will be responsible for:

• Oversee purchasing and inventory planning for assigned commodities, ensuring inventory levels and turns align with established goals
• Maintain SAP Material Master data integrity for inventory planning and purchasing fields
• In cooperation with Category Managers, negotiate contracts with supplier. Identify favorable lead-time, pricing, and delivery schedule with suppliers to ensure optimal procurement conditions
• Process Return Material Authorizations (RMA’s) to suppliers and partner with distribution/shipping departments to return defective parts back to supplier
• Responsible for the effective implementation of ECO’s of items assigned
• Co-responsibility for satisfactory supplier metrics with Category Manager of assigned commodities
• Work with other operations groups and suppliers to resolve material shortages, backlogs, and other potential schedule interruptions
• Work with planning and production teams to understand business need when confirmed dates are beyond standard lead time
• Work with other operations groups to identify new processes to reduce inventory and waste
• Analyze purchased parts to determine optimal purchasing strategy. i.e. discreet PO, blanket PO, Kanban, Contract, VMI, Stocking Agreement etc.
• Address and resolve invoice and delivery discrepancies in collaboration with receiving and accounting departments

What Do You Need? 

Required

• Bachelor's degree in either Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or similar degree 
• Minimum of 0-3 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, i.e. purchasing and or planning

Desired

• Experience with ERP computer systems; such as Oracle or SAP 
• APICS certification

Knowledge

• Routinely reads, writes and makes mathematical calculations
• Regularly required to conduct research, analyze data and create methodologies/visualize conclusions to resolve problems, make effective decisions and manage resources
• Basic computer programs including Microsoft Office products and SAP

What Can We Give You?
At TSI, our employees are our most valuable assets, and we care about their health and happiness. We offer a competitive benefits program to keep our employees and their family members protected and foster a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, we are committed to employee development and growth, and encourage and foster an environment of collaboration, and innovation. Our work has meaning and the products we design and build help protect people and the environment.

Dress for your day: We want our employees to be comfortable at work and we know they are more productive when they’re comfortable. The dress for your day policy allows employees’ discretion to select appropriate dress for the business of each workday.

Free Beverages/On-site Cafeterias: Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea and hot chocolate each day at work. We also have two large cafeterias employees can eat lunch in, as well as an outside patio area that employees can enjoy during the summer months.

Pay & Benefits:

Competitive market salary from $63,000 - $69,000 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities may be available and awarded at the discretion of the Company.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off Program: Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid floating holidays.
• Other Benefits: Life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), and professional development opportunities.

*Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.

Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.  We require proof of eligibility to work in the United States. 

EOE/Vet/Disability