[{"_1":2,"_3":-5,"_4":-5},"loaderData",{"_5":6,"_7":8},"actionData","errors","routes/ssr/_anon-layout",{"_266":267,"_268":269,"_270":-5,"_271":272,"_273":274,"_275":276,"_277":278},"browse-city",{"_9":10,"_11":12,"_13":14,"_15":16,"_17":18,"_19":20,"_21":22,"_23":24,"_25":26,"_27":28,"_29":30,"_31":32},"careerAreaSlug","business","careerAreaName","Business","occupationSlug","purchasing-assistant","occupationName","Purchasing Assistant","stateSlug","tx","stateName","Texas","citySlug","decatur","cityName","Decatur","jobs",[248],"gone",false,"selectedJobDetail",{"_36":37,"_38":39,"_40":41,"_42":43,"_44":45,"_46":47,"_48":49,"_50":51,"_52":53,"_23":54,"_19":20,"_55":28,"_56":57,"_58":59,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":65,"_66":67,"_68":28,"_69":70,"_71":70,"_72":28,"_73":28,"_74":75,"_76":77,"_78":79,"_80":81,"_82":28,"_83":28,"_84":85,"_86":87,"_88":89,"_90":91,"_92":93,"_94":95,"_96":97,"_98":99,"_100":101,"_102":103,"_104":105,"_106":107,"_108":28,"_109":110,"_111":112,"_21":22,"_17":18,"_13":14,"_113":114,"_9":115,"_116":117,"_118":119,"_120":121,"_122":123,"_124":125,"_126":70,"_127":37,"_128":39,"_129":114,"_130":131,"_132":133,"_134":135},"selectedJobCompanyDetails",{"_33":34,"_35":34},"profileURL","","CompanyName","id","884a6f24df187efa3f0bb8aba6cb6a7825e9a920","slug","assistant-tack-buyer-884a6f24","title","Assistant Tack Buyer","body","The Assistant Buyer supports purchasing and inventory decisions for assigned product categories across our retail stores, website, and roadshows. Working under the direction of a Buyer or Purchasing Manager, this role assists with sales analysis, purchase orders, product data, vendor communication, and new product research. The ideal candidate has hands-on horse experience, understands the western lifestyle, enjoys working with numbers, and is eager to learn the buying process.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Assist with planning and tracking inventory levels for assigned product categories
Create, update, and monitor purchase orders
Communicate with vendors and help maintain strong vendor relationships
Analyze sales and inventory data to identify trends and opportunities
Maintain web products, item information, and product data accuracy
Assist with data entry, reporting, and product setup
Support sales forecasting and inventory planning
Research new products, brands, and western industry trends

Required Skills/Abilities:

Hands-on horse experience and a genuine interest in the western lifestyle and equine industry
Working knowledge of common western tack and horse equipment; experience in any western discipline is welcome
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, and sorting/filtering
Comfortable learning from sales and inventory data and using it to support decisions
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and time-management skills
Self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced office environment
Quick learner who adapts well to new computer systems and processes
Positive, gritty, team-oriented attitude with strong communication and interpersonal skills
Retail, merchandising, purchasing, inventory, or related experience is a plus

Education and Experience:

College Degree OR Purchasing Agent:

1 year

Procurement:

1 year

Physical Requirements:

This is primarily an office-based position requiring prolonged periods sitting at a computer
Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds

Status:

Non-exempt Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Microsoft Excel:

1 year (Preferred)

Purchasing:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person","type","jobPosting","source","LC","accountId","0","organizationName","NRS - National Roper's Supply","applicationUrl","https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8a63e5d41318234f&from=serp&vjs=3","Decatur, TX","isRemote","location",{"_244":245,"_246":247},"createdAt","2026-08-31T16:50:52.830978661Z","updatedAt","2026-09-26T08:01:37.211694644Z","publishedAt","2026-08-30T00:00:00Z","expiresAt","2026-10-26T00:00:00Z","status","active","isExpired","isDiscoverable",true,"isSearchable","isSpotlight","isDraft","careerSkills",[169,170,171,172,173,174,175,176,177,178,179,180,181,182,183,184,185,186,187,188,189,190,191,192],"requiredEducation","4_college","benefitCategories",[166,167,168],"amount",40560,"isEmailRequired","isPhoneRequired","subtype","job","titleSearch","Assistant Buyers","compensationType","salary","locationFlexibility","onsite","employmentTypeName","full_time","wage10thPercentileHourly",18.32019230769231,"wage30thPercentileHourly",19.75673076923077,"wage50thPercentileHourly",21.15673076923077,"growthRateFiveYear",-0.0519,"payGrowthScore",48.82003650848443,"jobSecurityScore",27.44318928608938,"compositeScore",38.1316128972869,"compositeLowConfidence","county","48497","state","48","sitemapPath","/business/purchasing-assistant/tx/decatur",[10],"eduLevelsName",[77],"lotCareerAreaName",[12],"lotOccupationName",[16],"lotSpecializedOccupation",[165],"minEduLevels","2","isCanonical","canonicalJobId","canonicalSlug","canonicalSitemapPath","groupVariantCount",1,"groupLocations",[162],"aiEnrichments",{"_136":137,"_138":139,"_140":141,"_142":143},"pay",{"_149":150,"_151":152,"_153":154,"_155":156,"_157":154,"_158":156,"_159":70,"_160":161},"extractedFilters",{"_90":91,"_148":93},"experienceLevel",{"_144":131,"_145":28,"_146":147},"tldr","A full‑time assistant buyer role in a retail equine company, paying $18‑$21 an hour, with benefits and a preference for a college degree and some purchasing experience.","estimatedYearsExperience","isEntryLevel","explanation","The posting lists 1 year of purchasing or procurement experience as required, so it is not entry‑level.","employmentType","period","hourly","currency","USD","rawMin",18,"rawMax",21,"hourlyMin","hourlyMax","disclosed","basis","extracted",{"_163":54,"_111":18,"_164":37,"_38":39,"_55":28,"_52":53,"_113":114},"city","jobId","11211310","paid_leave","insurance","other_benefits",{"_193":242,"_195":243,"_197":-5},{"_193":240,"_195":241,"_197":-5},{"_193":238,"_195":239,"_197":-5},{"_193":236,"_195":237,"_197":-5},{"_193":234,"_195":235,"_197":-5},{"_193":232,"_195":233,"_197":-5},{"_193":230,"_195":231,"_197":-5},{"_193":228,"_195":229,"_197":-5},{"_193":226,"_195":227,"_197":-5},{"_193":224,"_195":225,"_197":-5},{"_193":222,"_195":223,"_197":-5},{"_193":220,"_195":221,"_197":-5},{"_193":218,"_195":219,"_197":-5},{"_193":216,"_195":217,"_197":-5},{"_193":214,"_195":215,"_197":-5},{"_193":212,"_195":213,"_197":-5},{"_193":210,"_195":211,"_197":-5},{"_193":208,"_195":209,"_197":-5},{"_193":206,"_195":207,"_197":-5},{"_193":204,"_195":205,"_197":-5},{"_193":202,"_195":203,"_197":-5},{"_193":200,"_195":201,"_197":-5},{"_193":198,"_195":199,"_197":-5},{"_193":194,"_195":196,"_197":-5},"code","KS122NY60HCYYDXHQGQN","value","Data Entry","proficiency","KS61D1BF7H22K0UZ9C3V","Team Oriented","KS123X777H5WFNXQ6BPM","Sales","ESBF952629C36426E564","Willingness To Learn","KS1200H6XYN1CR0G5NZ0","Microsoft Excel","ESF5E4E161916F0E64A4","Quick Learning","BGSAA93822820DF21114","Sales Analysis","ESED820E6065D9AA8D6F","Self-Motivation","KSQPGV2XZO8UMNCC49LK","Detail Oriented","BGS6BF85B9F471BED8B0","Vlookups","KS44175745H9Q0DPBDNT","Time Management","KS1270P6SLFCFT476Y3R","New Product Development","KS122556LMQ829GZCCRV","Communication","KS1259D6L30YYG3XR3VL","Interpersonal Communications","KS440S66DFM34BM1MH7H","Sorting","ESEB1D4619E6E83A061D","Planning","KS1287R64YNBZGR50Y1N","Purchasing","BGS25C310251AE22BB97","Inventory Planning","KS122626T550SLQ7QZ1C","Procurement","KS441XL6K7MG8NCHYDC0","Vendor Relationship Management","KS1203C6N9B52QGB4H67","Research","KS126DB6T061MHD7RTGQ","Merchandising","KS124RZ6NM60BLNG0BKH","Horse Care","BGS91833D85A87367BA1","Sales Forecasting","lat",33.2342834,"lon",-97.5861393,{"_36":37,"_38":39,"_40":41,"_44":45,"_46":47,"_50":51,"_249":-5,"_23":54,"_19":20,"_68":28,"_73":28,"_250":-5,"_62":63,"_60":61,"_84":85,"_88":89,"_90":91,"_92":93,"_113":114,"_80":81,"_251":252,"_130":131,"_134":253,"_254":255},"logoUrl","isFavorited","groupCityNames",[54],{"_136":263,"_138":264,"_140":265,"_142":143},"bricks",[256,257],{"_258":262,"_260":261},{"_258":259,"_260":261},"content","$40,560.00","variant","gray","Full-Time",{"_149":150,"_151":152,"_153":154,"_155":156,"_157":154,"_158":156,"_159":70,"_160":161},{"_90":91,"_148":93},{"_144":131,"_145":28,"_146":147},"preloadedState",{"_301":302,"_303":304,"_305":306,"_307":308},"session",{"_300":28},"learnerProfile","statsigUser",{"_291":292,"_293":-7,"_294":295,"_296":297},"statsigSSR",{"_287":288,"_289":290},"experimentParams",{"_279":283,"_281":284,"_282":285},"experimentGroups",{"_279":280,"_281":280,"_282":280},"aa_job_details","Control","aa_explore_202608","job_description_positioning",{"_286":280},{"_286":280},{"_286":280},"arm","gates",{},"configs",{},"userID","anonymous","email","custom",{},"customIDs",{"_298":299},"stableID","dev-stable-id-localhost","isAuthenticated","userAndSession",{"_268":404,"_270":-5,"_405":28,"_406":407,"_408":409},"courseSearch",{"_349":350,"_351":333,"_352":353,"_354":333,"_355":-5,"_356":-5,"_357":-5,"_317":28,"_358":28,"_359":-5,"_360":361,"_362":-5,"_363":364,"_365":366,"_367":368},"careerNavigatorSlice",{"_56":334,"_335":34,"_336":337,"_338":339,"_340":70,"_341":70,"_342":-5,"_343":344},"caapCareerSearch",{"_309":28,"_310":34,"_311":312,"_313":314,"_315":316,"_317":28,"_318":-5,"_319":28,"_320":321},"myCareers","searchValue","searchResult",[],"comparisonData",[],"searchFilters",{"_322":323,"_324":34,"_325":34,"_326":327,"_328":329,"_330":331,"_332":333},"isLoading","comparisonError","shouldOpenTray","traitSpecificCareers",{},"selectedHub",[],"selectedEarning","selectedEducation","sortByField","name.keyword","sortOrder","asc","pageSize",10,"from",0,{"_36":49,"_345":346,"_44":347,"_348":34},"locationString","defaultLocation",{"_36":49,"_345":346,"_44":347,"_348":34},"scholarshipLocation",{"_36":49,"_345":346,"_44":347,"_348":34},"loadingLocation","loadingCaapAssessmentResults","caapAssessmentResult","industryPreference",[],"name","United States (Default)","nation","highlight","courses",[],"totalCount","filters",{"_369":34,"_370":28,"_371":28,"_372":28,"_373":28,"_374":28,"_375":28,"_376":28,"_377":28,"_378":379,"_380":381,"_382":383,"_384":385,"_386":387,"_388":389,"_390":391,"_392":-5,"_393":28,"_394":395,"_396":333,"_330":397,"_398":399,"_400":401},"activeFiltersCount","filterCounts","appliedFilters","sortInfo","isLoadingMore","error","favoriteCourseIds",[],"lastSearchTimestamp","prefetchedPages",[],"prefetchingPages",[],"prefetchedCourses",{},"searchQuery","withCertificate","isFree","withFreeCertificate","isUniversity","showSavedOnly","isBeginner","isIntermediate","isAdvanced","topLevelSubjects",[],"institutions",[],"subjects",[],"languages",[],"providers",[],"durationBuckets",[],"duration",{"_402":-5,"_403":-5},"language","hasSubtitles","subtitleLanguages",[],"page",20,"sortColumn","created","sortBy","desc","min","max",{"_415":28,"_300":28},"isOnboardingComplete","onboardingResume",{"_413":28,"_414":-5},"emailUpdateModal",{"_410":28,"_411":34,"_412":34},"open","newEmail","password","checked","resumeUrl","oktaChecked"]

Find & Apply For Purchasing Assistant Jobs in Decatur, Texas

Assistant Tack Buyer