Find & Apply For Purchasing Assistant Jobs in Decatur, Texas

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