Product Purchaser Electrical Components

Product Purchaser

Full-time Product and Procurement Location Olathe KS 66022

As a Commercial Product Purchaser for TVHs 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.

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Youll deliver short and long-term projects that support the business strategy. This will involve:

Product Sourcing & Supplier relationship management

• 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

• You take ownership of the components portfolio within the Product & Procurement team.

• By conducting market research analyzing competitor offerings visiting trade shows and leveraging TVHs global supplier network you identify opportunities to expand and optimize the electrical components assortment.

• You prepare and develop negotiation strategies connecting with our suppliers to ensure a reducing effect on our purchase cost evolution.

• You proactively scout new suppliers and products review current suppliers ranges and negotiate technical specifications pricing and quality conditions to enhance our market position and reduce purchase costs.

Procurement Support & Availability

• You will be the escalation point of our procurement advisor to ensure that products within your portfolio meet the required standards for quality availability and on-time delivery.

• When availability price or quality come under pressure you react quickly identify the root cause and ensure smooth resolution to safeguard the customer experience.

Quality & Supplier Management

• In collaboration with the Quality team you monitor and evaluate supplier performance.

• Where necessary you take constructive action toward suppliers to ensure the best possible outcome for our customers.

Data-Driven Performance Monitoring

• You use your analytical skills to track KPIs such as product availability cost developments and supplier performance.

• You proactively intervene when performance indicators show risk and maintain a structured solution-oriented approach.

You have autonomy to make decisions within your product range and can rely on a supportive and experienced team to collaborate on effective action plans.

HOW TO SUCCEED

Were looking for someone who can come up with simple solutions to complex problems. To join us you need:

• 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

• No deep technical knowledge needed; extensive internal training and global team colleagues will guide you.

• 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.

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

Youll 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 theres 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

• On-site restaurant café pre-school fitness/social area employee gardens and more.

• Health and Wellness program and on-site facilities company commitment to sustainable growth

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.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and believe our differences make us stronger. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other protected status in accordance with applicable laws.