Purchasing Specialist

Toyo Tires•Costa Mesa, CA

1d•$87,424 - $110,000

About The Position

Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas, Inc is looking to hire a Purchasing Specialist who is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring goods and services to meet the company’s needs. This role ensures timely delivery, cost efficiency, and compliance with quality standards while maintaining strong vendor relationships. This role is also responsible for monitoring contract expiration to ensure on time renewal. The Purchasing Specialist will prepare a variety of purchasing related documents, respond to inquiries and provide information regarding purchasing activities.

Requirements

Strong negotiation skills.
Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Lawson, Oracle, etc.)
Make sound judgments as to vendor selection and recommendations made to department heads and key stakeholders.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Prepare clear and concise specifications/SOWs.
Perform accurate mathematical functions.
Principles and practices of anti-trust purchasing rules and procedures; applicable products and services; billing and contract practices.
Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills
Bachelor's Degree preferred in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering or equivalent but not required.
A minimum of three to five (3–5) years in purchasing of procurement experience.

Nice To Haves

Project Management experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Procurement Management
Oversee the sourcing and purchasing materials, equipment, and services based on company requirements via quote requests, RFPs and other approved methods.
Negotiate favorable pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
Monitor delivery schedules to ensure timely delivery and promptly identify any potential delays. Keeping key stakeholders updated.
Work with department heads and key stakeholders to validate quality of goods and/or services received.
Vendor Relations
Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
Source and vet new vendors as needed.
Evaluate supplier performance and resolve issues related to quality, delivery, or pricing.
Order Processing
Create and manage purchase orders (POs) and Application for Approvals (AFAs).
Ensure all purchases and submitted documents comply with company policies and industry regulations.
Cost Control
Analyze purchasing/spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with department heads to support purchasing activities.
Additional duties as assigned