What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at Baillow Recruiting LLC?
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 records
- Assist 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