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 will purchase materials or equipment involving less complex items and lower dollar volume of expenditures than an upper level buyer.  Obtains materials, equipment, services or supplies at lowest cost consistent with required quality, quantity and availability.  Actively researches and develops new sources of supply and/or recommends possible substitute materials.  When assigned commodities being managed by a Commodity 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:

Effectively manages expenditures to reduce the total cost of ownership of material acquisitions

Maintain SAP Material Master data integrity for inventory planning and purchasing fields

Work effectively in inventory and purchasing screens in SAP

With Commodity Manager; participate in some negotiation of contracts with suppliers

Manage purchasing and inventory planning of assigned commodities

Responsible for maintaining inventory according to stated goals of levels and/or turns

Responsible for the processing of defective items as needed

Responsible for the effective implementation of ECO’s of items assigned

Co-responsibility for satisfactory supplier metrics with Commodity Manager of assigned commodities

Work with other operations groups and suppliers to resolve material shortages, backlogs, and other potential schedule interruptions

Serve as a resource to help others understand SAP Purchasing functionality

Participate in cross functional process improvement teams as assigned

Work with Order Management to determine lead times and plan customer order satisfaction dates when Confirmation date is unacceptable

Work with other operations groups to identify new processes to reduce inventory and waste

Follow all safety guidelines and report unsafe conditions to supervisor

 

What Do You Need?

Required

Bachelor's degree in either Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or similar degree

Desired

EMinimum of 1 year of experience in Supply Chain Management, i.e. purchasing and or planning

Experience with ERP computer systems such as SAP or Oracle

APICS certification

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 cafeteria’s 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 $62,000 - $68,000 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/M/W/Vet/Disability