Product Buyer-Launch | 2027 Early Career Program

About the role

As part of the TTI Inc. Career Launch Program, the Product Buyer (Launch) will attend an intensive training program in the Corporate office (North Fort Worth, TX). After completing the program, the Product Buyer will transition into the organization and remain based in the Corporate office (North Fort Worth, TX). The role is accountable for maintaining inventory within company goals, minimizing stock‑outs, preserving system integrity, resolving accounting/receiving/customer‑rejected concerns, ensuring on‑time delivery from suppliers, and supporting sales to increase business. The position also assists the Product Manager in all areas of Product Management and may provide back‑up support in the manager’s absence.

TTI, Inc., headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, is the world’s leading authorized distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical, and discrete components, with more than 100 locations worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory within company goals and minimize stock‑outs by reviewing daily purchasing reports and applying independent judgment.
• Consider purchasing decision factors such as lead time, mover code, pricing, customer requirements, and sales history when modifying or approving purchase orders.
• Maintain system integrity by ensuring TTI databases reflect accurate product information (descriptions, increment quantity, minimum order quantities, costs, delivery information, etc.) and work with Product Operations or the Product Manager to review and approve new part number set‑ups and sequence legends.
• Process and resolve accounting, receiving, and customer‑rejected concerns promptly by researching issues, determining appropriate resolutions, and providing disposition for nonconforming product.
• Ensure on‑time delivery to customers by proactively contacting suppliers to expedite deliveries as needed.
• Support the Product Manager by assisting with daily booking registers, ship and debit authorizations, reviewing MRP/Bond reports, and processing inventory rotations per schedule.
• Provide back‑up support for the Product Manager when absent.
• Support sales to increase business by processing hot buys, recommending substitutions, and pulling in orders.
• Expand personal product knowledge to better support sales and pursue personal growth opportunities.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (graduated within the past two years) in Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, or a related field (internship experience accepted).
• 0 to 2 years of relevant experience.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee).
• Relocation is not provided; candidates must be local or relocate at their own expense.
• Visa sponsorship is not available; only candidates authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability for effective buying decisions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑transaction environment with excellent organization, attention to detail, and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in basic math calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills to develop relationships inside and outside TTI.
• Customer‑service orientation with a sense of urgency.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Explorer).
• Knowledge of electronic components is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) and Roth plan with matching contributions.
• Healthcare Savings Accounts.
• Educational assistance (tuition reimbursement).
• Ongoing training and professional/personal development programs.
• Philanthropic opportunities and community‑giving initiatives.