Senior Product Buyer | Fort Worth, TX

TTI, Inc. is looking for a Sr. Product Buyer for our Corporate office in Northwest Fort Worth, TX.The Senior Product Buyer position is accountable for maintaining inventory within company goals and for minimizing stock-outs of A & B items. Position is also accountable for maintaining the integrity of system information; resolving accounting, receiving and customer rejected concerns; ensuring on-time delivery to customers from suppliers; and for supporting sales to increase business. In addition, position provides assistance to Product Manager in all areas of Product Management, as well as provides team leadership to Buyers and support personnel. Senior Buyer will have experience and competency to utilize individual discretion and decision making to complete all daily processes and communications related to their class code assignments in support/back-up to the Product Manager.Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, TTI, Inc. is the world's leading authorized distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical, and discrete components. Celebrating more than 50 years, this Berkshire Hathaway company is ever-growing and has over 100 locations in North America, Europe, and Asia Join a winning team in a growing global organizationACCOUNTABILITIES
Maintains inventory within company goals and minimizes stock-outs of A & B items by effectively reviewing system generated daily purchasing report and applying independent judgment and decision making. Considers a variety of purchasing related decision factors, including but not limited to, lead time, mover code, pricing, customer requirements and sales history to modify or approve purchase orders.
Maintains system integrity by ensuring that TTI systems/databases reflect accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date product-related information (i.e. descriptions, increment quantity, minimum order quantities, correct costs, delivery information, etc). Also, works closely with Product Operations or Product Manager to review and approve new part number set-ups and sequence legends.
Processes and resolves customer rejected concerns in an expeditious manner by researching the issue, determining appropriate resolution and by providing disposition for nonconforming product to the appropriate parties.
Effectively supports Product Manager by providing assistance in all areas of Product Management as requested, including but not limited to, reviewing daily booking registers to obtain ship and debit authorizations, reviewing MRP/Bond reports and by processing inventory rotations per schedule. Position may provide back-up support in the absence of the Product Manager.
Review Supplier Top Mover information, as direct by Product Manager, to determine if products within their assignment should be stocking items and update system information as trends dictate. Review cost information as directed by Product Manager, using all sources (ADC, EDC, Mouser) to obtain best cost for margin enhancement, without compromising local channel relationship.
Assist in NPI stocking package reviews, with Product Manager direction using all available resources to determine best products and cost structure to ensure TTI has an advantage.
Effectively supports sales to increase business by providing assistance as requested, including but not limited to; processing hot buys, recommending substitutions, and pulling in orders.
Expands personal product knowledge to effectively support sales and to ensure personal growth opportunities.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
High School or General Education Degree (GED) required. Associate's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience preferred.
Five plus years of applicable work experience with TTI products and system knowledge strongly preferred, and/or direct experience as replenishment buyer, inventory specialist, re-stock buyer, wholesale/retail buyer, and proven success working in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment requiring ongoing problem solving/analytical skills.

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS
Exhibits the analytical and problem solving ability necessary to make effective buying decisions independently.
Ability to work in a fast paced, high transaction environment with strong organizational, attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
Solid ability to perform basic math calculations including but not limited to addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and percentages.
Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills.
Exhibits strong interpersonal/teamwork skills in order to develop effective relationships with individuals and groups inside and outside the TTI organization.
Exhibits a strong customer service orientation with a strong sense of urgency to responding to internal customer needs.
Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and Explorer) at the intermediate level.
Knowledge of electronic components a plus.

Please note that we do not offer relocation assistance for this position. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate at their own expense.Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Only candidates authorized to work in the United States will be considered.This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). To perform the position, you must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. This is a summary of the primary accountabilities and requirements for this position. The company reserves the right to modify or amend accountabilities and requirements at anytime at its sole discretion based on business needs. Any part of this job description is subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.What we offer our team members:
A great benefits package that includes (but is not limited to) Medical/ Dental/ Vision, 401(k)/Roth plan with matching, and Healthcare Savings Accounts.
Educational Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement).
Ongoing training throughout your employment with opportunities to participate in professional and personal development programs.
A strong focus on giving back to our communities through philanthropic opportunities.

Want to learn more? Visit us at Working at TTI, Inc.TTI, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, veterans' status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)