Sr. Purchasing Analyst

Sr. Purchasing Analyst

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 purchasingserving 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.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred from an accredited institution (Supply Chain, Business, or related field strongly desirable).
• 35 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 management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience with ERP systems required.

Tuuci Offers

• A welcoming and inclusive work environment.
• A culture that fosters diversity of thought and encourages innovation.
• Support for professional growth and development.
• A dynamic team of talented professionals dedicated to excellence.
• An opportunity to make an immediate impact and contribute innovative ideas.
• Competitive benefits package including health benefits, 401(k) matching, paid holidays, sick days, and personal days.

About Tuuci

For 26 years, Tuuci has revolutionized outdoor living spaces with durable, innovative shade and furniture products featuring nautically inspired designs. Founded by Dougan Clarke in 1998, the Ultimate Umbrella Company, Inc., (simply known as "Tuuci"), was born from his seaside roots in Miami, where Clarke began his career as a marine outfitter for high performance yachts.

With a keen eye on design and a passion for form and function, Clarke applied his craftsmanship to the shade industry to create Tuuci's unique brand of marine grade shade architecture. Today, Tuuci's distinctive, award-winning shade designs, luxury outdoor furniture and versatile shade structures are sought by leading design professionals within the commercial, hospitality and residential design communities around the world.

Globally headquartered in Miami, the company maintains two additional manufacturing centers in the Netherlands and Vietnam, and operates trade showrooms in Chicago and Atlanta. Tuuci's sense of community is a cornerstone of the company's foundation, providing charitable outreach across a host of environmental and humanitarian concerns. The company's mission is to help people live their best life outdoors through inspiring design, enduring performance, and convivial service.