Purchasing Agent

Baillow Recruiting LLC; Des Moines, Fargo (IA, ND); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Employee ownership

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Job summary

Baillow Recruiting LLC is seeking a Purchasing Agent to support purchasing and inventory operations across multiple locations in the Des Moines area. The role emphasizes tire industry knowledge and practical purchasing/inventory experience to maintain stock levels and optimize product availability.

The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years in purchasing/inventory roles, proficiency with ERP and other systems, and strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities across sites.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of purchasing, receiving, inventory management, or related experience.
• Strong tire industry knowledge preferred.
• Ability to learn and operate multiple software systems.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and inventory for tire and product lines.
• Create, update, and maintain purchase orders.
• Monitor inventory levels and analyze purchasing trends.
• Coordinate with internal teams on shortages, pricing, new products, and special requests.
• Communicate with vendors and maintain supplier relationships.
• Assist with inventory forecasting and purchasing decisions.
• Respond to inventory questions from multiple locations.
• Work across multiple software systems for purchasing and inventory.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing and inventory processes.

Skills

Tire industry knowledge

Analytical mindset

Detail oriented

Independent worker

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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