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[913] Purchasing Agent

TCI Transportation, Phoenix, AZ, United States


Overview

Purchasing Agent – Fleet, Facilities & MRO

at Transportation Resource Management (TCI) Location:

Phoenix, AZ Job Type:

Full-Time | Exempt Salary Range:

$66,500 – $68,000 annually At

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 Do

You’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 Management

Source 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 company

Manage inventory levels and purchasing strategies to balance availability, cost, and service levels

Track and manage

category spend , supplier performance, and pricing trends

Identify preferred suppliers and parts based on

usage history, cost analysis, availability, and reliability

Cost Analysis, RFQs & Supplier Negotiation

Perform

purchase and cost analysis

to identify savings opportunities and support decision-making

Assemble, issue, and evaluate

RFQs/RFPs

for parts, materials, equipment, and services

Lead and support

price negotiations

with suppliers to improve total cost of ownership

Analyze supplier pricing, contracts, and spend data to support category strategies and budgeting

ERP Systems, Data & Process Improvement

Work within

ERP and purchasing systems

to process purchase orders and requisitions accurately and on time

Maintain clean, accurate purchasing, pricing, and supplier data within ERP platforms (Coupa experience a plus)

Support reporting on purchasing activity, spend, cost trends, and supplier performance

Participate in process improvement and data analytics initiatives that improve profitability and purchasing effectiveness

Collaboration & Compliance

Partner with

operations, maintenance, facilities, finance, and service teams

to understand demand and priorities

Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and legal requirements

Maintain accurate documentation for purchases, contracts, pricing, and supplier performance

Present purchasing insights and recommendations to leadership as needed

What You Bring

5+ years of experience

in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or inventory management

Proven experience with: Cost and purchase analysis

ERP-based purchasing systems

Category management and spend tracking

RFQs/RFPs and supplier price negotiations

Hands-on purchasing experience with: Truck and trailer parts

Mechanical and maintenance components

Building maintenance and facility products

Shop tools and equipment

Prior

MRO and/or heavy equipment procurement experience strongly preferred

Undergraduate degree preferred (or equivalent professional experience)

Intermediate to advanced

Excel

skills

Strong analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder-management abilities

High attention to detail and ability to work independently

A collaborative, ethical, and service-oriented mindset

Why TCI?

Competitive salary:

$66,500 – $68,000 annually

Make a

direct impact on cost control, uptime, and operational performance

Work in a role that blends

technical knowledge with strategic procurement

Collaborate across multiple business lines in a growing organization

Influence 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.

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