Purchasing Manager

East Bay Tire Co; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

HSA

FSA

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Job summary

East Bay Tire Co. is seeking a Purchasing Manager in California to protect the company’s promise by ensuring the right tire inventory is available on time and at the right cost. The role focuses on translating purchasing strategy into dependable service across diverse tire categories.

You will lead supplier relationships, drive demand planning, and collaborate with sales, operations, and warehouse teams to optimize turns and margins, while maintaining tight controls and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, operations, or a related field is preferred.
• 5+ years in purchasing/procurement, inventory management, or supply chain; industry experience preferred.
• Strong Excel, inventory systems, organization, communication, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute purchasing strategy, replenishment, and demand forecasting.
• Lead vendor relationships; negotiate pricing, terms, programs, and performance expectations.
• Partner with sales, operations, warehouse, and leadership to balance availability, turns, and profitability.
• Oversee purchasing activities and improve processes, controls, and reporting.
• Provide financial and inventory analysis to guide decisions and reduce risk.

Skills

Excel

Inventory systems

Organization

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field

Job description

TRUE GRIT Team

The East Bay Tire team is no ordinary group of people. Sure, it’s easy to claim they have the industry know-how to get the job done, but that would be a clear understatement. The East Bay Tire team is comprised of competitive and fearless leaders who survive and grow through hardship and challenge. They create and innovate to meet the demands of an ever-evolving economic climate. And when the stakes are high and put to the test, this team grabs the bull by the horns and gets the job done. Some might say it’s tenacity that feeds their passion, but around the warehouse, we call it TRUE GRIT.

The Mission

As Purchasing Manager, you protect East Bay Tire’s promise to customers by keeping the right tire inventory flowing - on time, at the right cost, and with margin discipline. This role exists to turn purchasing strategy into dependable service across passenger/light truck, commercial truck, agricultural, industrial, OTR, trailer, specialty, and related categories.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and execute purchasing strategy, replenishment, and demand forecasting
• Lead vendor relationships; negotiate pricing, terms, programs, and performance expectations
• Partner with sales, operations, warehouse, and leadership to balance availability, turns, and profitability
• Oversee purchasing activities and improve processes, controls, and reporting
• Provide financial and inventory analysis to guide decisions and reduce risk

Required Qualifications/skills

• Bachelor’s in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field (preferred)
• 5+ years in purchasing/procurement, inventory management, or supply chain; industry experience preferred
• Strong Excel, inventory systems, organization, communication, and negotiation skills

How Your Day Moves

You start Monday by scanning inventory positions and inbound ETAs, then pressure-test the week’s assumptions against what sales is seeing in the field. Midday, you’re on calls with key suppliers to confirm allocations, resolve backorders, and lock in program details. Afternoons are for tightening the forecast in Excel, reviewing open POs, and sharing clear updates with operations and the warehouse so receiving and staging stay smooth. Across the week, you spot patterns - slow movers, sudden spikes, freight or cost shifts, and translate them into practical adjustments that keep service levels strong without tying up cash.

Benefits That Back You

• Competitive salary: $100k-$150k
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts