Buyer - Tuuci

Company Snapshot:

Tuuci is headquartered in Miami, FL and is the market leader in design, manufacture, and sale of commercial shade equipment, including market umbrellas, cabanas and related accessories.

Tuuci products are manufactured primarily in Miami with global distribution supported by offices in The Netherlands and Vietnam. We are proud to be the preferred shade manufacturer for international luxury brands like Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton, Soho House etc. as well as domestic staples like Starbucks, Chipotle and Panera Bread.

Tuuci was created in 1997, but we have not outgrown our collaborative start up culture. We work in a fast-paced, fun environment where the exchange of ideas and professional growth are encouraged. We are looking for fresh new talent to join and enhance our team and build a career within a growing company.

Position Summary:

​The Purchasing Analyst will support the Supply Chain team in daily functions related to submitting POs, communicating with outside vendors for order status and relaying delays to the internal Tuuci team. Submits performance data of vendors to VP of Supply Chain for review to potentially impact future selection of materials and suppliers.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Initiates purchase orders and contracts for parts, services, and/or special tools.
• Secures and analyzes quotes, negotiates price, transportation, and terms with suppliers. Recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness.
• Partners with Sales and Customer Service teams to ensure inventory is on hand for Customer Orders.
• Arranges for submission and inspection of sample products as required. Closely coordinates with TUUCI Engineering and Quality Control to assure accuracy of parts purchased.
• Research market prices, trends, engineering developments and manufacturing methods and suggests improvements when applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree is preferred from an accredited institution (Supply Chain, Business, or related field highly desirable). Minimum of 3 years of experience on a Supply Chain/Logistics team in a manufacturing environment. Technical and business writing skills. Demonstrated decision-making, problem-solving, organizational and systems-related skills.

Fluent in both English and Spanish preferred with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a business setting. Excellent follow up, time management and communications skills are required. Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ERP system management are required.

MORE ABOUT Tuuci:

For over 20 years Tuuci has been creating the most innovative, unique and stylish shade platforms in the industry. Founded with passion by Dougan Clarke, Tuuci was born from the marine industry. This means every single parasol, lounge and cabana we create has been meticulously engineered to perform without question, in any environment. Beyond simply performing, they also turn heads as Tuuci products are built with an unparalleled sense of style and design not seen anywhere else in the world.

Headquartered in Miami, the Tuuci team includes experts in design, engineering and production. Tuuci products are distributed worldwide through strategically located service centers. On the Web at www.tuuci.com.

Tuuci is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are to be treated equally with the same rights and privileges with respect to recruiting, hiring, promotions, demotions, transfers, separations, compensation, and benefits regardless of their age, race, color, creed, religion, or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy-related status, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, where the individual is otherwise qualified, or any other category protected by applicable law.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.