- Location
- Tvh Kansas, United States of America
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Source
- Workday
Description
Commercial Product Purchaser
Full-time | Purchasing |Olathe, KS
As a Commercial Product Purchaser for TVH's 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 include switches, buttons & parts, sensors, relays, contacts & contactors, and dashboard controls. Apply today!
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Product Sourcing & Supplier Relationship Management
Own and manage the components portfolio within the Product & Procurement team
Identify opportunities to expand and optimize the electrical components assortment through market research, competitor analysis, trade show participation, and TVH's global supplier network
Develop and execute negotiation strategies with suppliers to drive favorable purchase cost outcomes
Proactively source new suppliers and products, evaluate existing supplier ranges, and negotiate technical specifications, pricing, and quality terms to strengthen market position and reduce costs
Procurement Support & Availability
Serve as the escalation point for the procurement advisor, ensuring products within your portfolio meet required standards for quality, availability, and on-time delivery
Respond quickly to disruptions in availability, pricing, or quality; identify root causes and drive resolution to protect the customer experience
Quality & Supplier Management
Partner with the Quality team to monitor and evaluate supplier performance
Take constructive action with suppliers as needed to ensure the best possible outcome for customers
Data-Driven Performance Monitoring
Track key performance indicators, including product availability, cost trends, and supplier performance
Proactively address emerging risks with a structured, solution-oriented approach
You'll have the autonomy to make decisions within your product range, backed by a supportive and experienced team to help shape effective action plans.
HOW TO SUCCEED / YOUR PROFILE
A high level of autonomy and self-ownership, with strong interest in technical or commercial product sourcing and negotiation
An international mindset and comfort working within a global team
No deep technical expertise required — extensive internal training and support from global team colleagues will guide your development
Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and communication abilities
Proven ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across stakeholders
Strong time management and prioritization skills
Comfort analyzing data and translating insights into action
A curious, proactive mindset with eagerness to learn
The ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment that encourages initiative
A structured, autonomous, and project-driven approach to teamwork
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.
