Toyo Tires · 2 weeks ago
Purchasing Specialist
Costa Mesa, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$87K/yr - $110K/yr
3+ years expToyo 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.
AutomotiveManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
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
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
Create and manage purchase orders (POs) and Application for Approvals (AFAs)
Ensure all purchases and submitted documents comply with company policies and industry regulations
Analyze purchasing/spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities
Work closely with department heads to support purchasing activities
Additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
A minimum of three to five (3–5) years in purchasing of procurement experience
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree preferred in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering or equivalent but not required
Project Management experience is a plus
Benefits
Hybrid schedule - 2 days in the office and 3 days remotely from home
Medical/RX, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Coverage for you and your dependents, effective from your first day
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Health Ancillary Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Dependent Care FSA
401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-Tax & Roth Options) + company match
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Employee Engagement Events
Professional Development Courses
Annual performance merit increases
Employee tire discount after two months of employment
Pet Insurance
Company
Toyo Tires
GREAT PEOPLE. GREAT PRODUCTS. GREAT FUTURE. Toyo Tires is one of the leading international tire manufacturing companies to date.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mike Graber
President and Chief Executive Officer
Patrick Lenz
President and COO
Recent News
2025-10-20
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