Purchasing Agent

We're looking to hire a Purchasing Agent to support purchasing and inventory operations across multiple locations. This is a great opportunity for someone who understands the tire industry and wants to put that knowledge to work in a purchasing-focused role. The ideal candidate brings a combination of tire industry knowledge and purchasing/inventory experience. However, a strong understanding of tires, products, and the industry is especially important for this position. What You'll be Doing: Manage purchasing and inventory for assigned tire and product lines Create, update, and maintain purchase orders Monitor inventory levels and analyze purchasing trends to help ensure the right products are available when needed Work closely with internal teams regarding product shortages, pricing changes, new products, and special requests Communicate with vendors and help maintain strong supplier relationships Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, and product recordsAssist with inventory forecasting and purchasing decisions Respond to inventory questions and concerns from multiple locations Work across multiple purchasing, inventory, and business software systems Identify opportunities to improve purchasing and inventory processes Who We're Looking For: Strong tire industry knowledge and experience is highly preferred 2-3 years of experience in purchasing, receiving, inventory management, or a related role preferred Ideally, experience that combines purchasing/inventory responsibilities with knowledge of tires and tire products Strong understanding of inventory levels, product movement, and supply needs Comfortable learning and working within multiple software systems Experience with purchasing software, ERP systems, inventory forecasting, or inventory management platforms is a plus Highly organized with strong attention to detail Analytical mindset with good problem-solving skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills Self-motivated and able to work independently Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record What Our Client Offers: Competitive compensation and benefits Employee ownership opportunity Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company participation Paid Time Off and paid holidays Employee discounts Stable, long-term career opportunity Opportunity to make an impact across multiple locations while growing your purchasing and inventory expertise #J-18808-Ljbffr Baillow Recruiting LLC