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Sr. Purchasing Analyst
TuuciUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Dec 2025
About the role
Sr. Purchasing Analyst Company Snapshot Headquartered in Miami, Tuuci is a global leader in premium shade and outdoor furniture products for residential, hospitality, and commercial outdoor settings. The Tuuci team includes experts in design, engineering, sales, marketing, and production. We work in a fast-paced, fun, and diverse environment where the exchange of ideas and professional growth are encouraged. Our teams strive to meet and exceed the Tuuci vision: to help people live their best life outdoors through inspiring design, enduring performance, and convivial service. Our culture supports this vision by encouraging creativity, driving excellence, and supporting personal growth and development.Position Summary Tuuci is seeking an experienced and highly analytical Sr. Purchasing Analyst to play a critical role in supporting the company’s global supply chain operations. This position goes far beyond transactional purchasing—serving as a strategic partner who drives sourcing decisions, supplier performance, inventory readiness, and cost optimization.Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Sr. Purchasing Analyst manages the procurement of raw materials, components, and services essential to Tuuci’s manufacturing and operational excellence. This individual acts as a proactive problem-solver and operates with a strong sense of ownership, moving swiftly from issue identification to solution implementation.This role requires close collaboration with Engineering, New Product Development, Quality, Production, Sales, and Customer Service to ensure accurate planning, supplier alignment, and uninterrupted material availability that supports Tuuci’s fast-paced and dynamic demand environment.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Initiate purchase orders for parts, services, and special tools.
- Secure and analyze supplier quotes; negotiate price, transportation, and terms. Recommend suppliers based on total cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness.
- Manage procurement strategies for high-complexity or high-spend commodities, performing deep market analysis and risk mitigation planning.
- Partner with key suppliers to drive improvements in quality (DPPM) and On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance.
- Support Tuuci’s long-term supply chain objectives by contributing to improved inventory turns and optimized material flow.
- Work closely with Sales and Customer Service to ensure inventory availability aligns with customer order requirements.
- Coordinate submission and inspection of samples as needed; collaborate with Engineering, New Product Development, and Quality to verify compliance with specifications.
- Utilize forecasting tools in the ERP system along with sales forecasts to plan purchases, safety stock, and replenishment strategies.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Production teams on cost-saving initiatives and value engineering opportunities.
- Research market pricing, trends, engineering developments, and manufacturing methods; propose improvements or alternative sourcing pathways.
- Proactively manage inventory levels to prevent production disruptions and analyze the operational impact of shortages or outages.
- Identify recurring supplier issues, process bottlenecks, and systemic risks; implement data-driven corrective actions and long-term solutions.
- Develop advanced analytical tools, such as total landed cost models, to support sourcing decisions and supplier selection.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor to junior purchasing staff on ERP functionality, purchasing workflows, and negotiation best practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred from an accredited institution (Supply Chain, Business, or related field strongly desirable).
- 3–5 years of experience within a Supply Chain or Logistics function in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong technical and business writing skills with the ability to develop clear, concise, and accurate documentation.
- Demonstrated decision-making abilities with strong problem-solving, organizational, and systems-thinking skills.
- A strong data mindset with proven analytical skills, including the ability to interpret trends and develop insights.
- Fluent in English; Spanish proficiency a plus.
- Excellent follow-up, communication, and time
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