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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Des Moines, Iowa
Skills
Business Solutionsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Forecastingunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Inventory Levelsunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Inventory Reportsunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Procurement Managementunmatched
Procurement Softwareunmatched
Product Pricingunmatched
Purchase Ordersunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Shipping/Receivingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Trend Analysisunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
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