Transportation - Purchasing Agent

🚛 Purchasing Agent – Heavy Truck & Fleet PartsTransportation Resource Management (TCI)Location: Phoenix, AZJob Type: Full-Time | Exempt💰 Salary Range: $66,500 – $68,000 annuallyAt Transportation Resource Management (TCI), our purchasing team sits at the intersection of operations, finance, and strategy. We’re looking for a Purchasing Agent who combines hands-on parts knowledge with strong analytical and procurement expertise—someone who understands truck and mechanical parts and knows how to manage spend, analyze cost, and negotiate supplier pricing.If you’ve worked inside an ERP system, run RFQs, managed categories and supplier spend, and enjoy turning data into smarter purchasing decisions, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact across our transportation, leasing, and rental businesses.🌟 What You’ll DoYou’ll support all TCI companies, ensuring the right parts, tools, and services are sourced efficiently, competitively priced, and aligned with operational needs.🔧 Purchasing, Inventory & Category ManagementSource and procure truck parts, mechanical components, MRO items, building maintenance products, shop tools, Office support services, IT products and services, direct and indirect procurement for the companyManage inventory levels and purchasing strategies to balance availability, cost, and service levelsTrack and manage category spend, supplier performance, and pricing trendsIdentify preferred suppliers and parts based on usage history, cost analysis, availability, and reliability📊 Cost Analysis, RFQs & Supplier NegotiationPerform purchase and cost analysis to identify savings opportunities and support decision-makingAssemble, issue, and evaluate RFQs/RFPs for parts, materials, equipment, and servicesLead and support price negotiations with suppliers to improve total cost of ownershipAnalyze supplier pricing, contracts, and spend data to support category strategies and budgeting💻 ERP Systems, Data & Process ImprovementWork within ERP and purchasing systems to process purchase orders and requisitions accurately and on timeMaintain clean, accurate purchasing, pricing, and supplier data within ERP platforms (Coupa experience a plus)Support reporting on purchasing activity, spend, cost trends, and supplier performanceParticipate in process improvement and data analytics initiatives that improve profitability and purchasing effectiveness🤝 Collaboration & CompliancePartner with operations, maintenance, facilities, finance, and service teams to understand demand and prioritiesEnsure procurement activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and legal requirementsMaintain accurate documentation for purchases, contracts, pricing, and supplier performancePresent purchasing insights and recommendations to leadership as needed🧠 What You Bring5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or inventory managementProven experience with:Cost and purchase analysisERP-based purchasing systemsCategory management and spend trackingRFQs/RFPs and supplier price negotiationsHands-on purchasing experience with:Truck and trailer partsMechanical and maintenance componentsBuilding maintenance and facility productsShop tools and equipmentPrior MRO and/or heavy equipment procurement experience strongly preferredUndergraduate degree preferred (or equivalent professional experience)Intermediate to advanced Excel skillsStrong analytical, organizational, and negotiation skillsExcellent communication and stakeholder-management abilitiesHigh attention to detail and ability to work independentlyA collaborative, ethical, and service-oriented mindset💼 Why TCI?Competitive salary: $66,500 – $68,000 annuallyMake a direct impact on cost control, uptime, and operational performanceWork in a role that blends technical knowledge with strategic procurementCollaborate across multiple business lines in a growing organizationInfluence systems, processes, and supplier strategies—not just transactions📩 Ready to bring your procurement expertise to a role that matters?Apply today and help drive smarter purchasing decisions across TCI.Since 1978, TCI Transportation has been dedicated to serving our clients in the only way we know how – with integrity, passion, and ingenuity. We’ve spent the past 4 decades expanding our locations from coast to coast and have been aggressively adding new services for our clients to help them grow their businesses as effectively and efficiently as possible. Our story has a long history, and yet we have only just begun.