Buyer

Description

Balanced Body is hiring! We are looking for someone to join our fast-paced, dynamic purchasing department. Our products are designed and manufactured in our Sacramento location. The ideal candidate will work closely with other buyers in the department as well as Production, Engineering, Finance, Sales, and Marketing departments. Our ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment. Experience with machine and fabrication shops is a plus.

You will be working with a small purchasing team with a focus on placing purchase orders and following up on open and late supplier deliveries. You should be comfortable in a fluid environment where project priorities shift often. This is an exciting opportunity to work with an industry leader that is strong, stable, and environmentally sensitive. The functions of this position demand consistency, high attention to detail, and strong organizational skills. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Areas of Responsibility:

• Plans for and generates purchase orders for:
  • Raw Materials and hardware components
  • Maintenance, Repair, and Operational (MRO) Supplies
  • Professional Services
• Supports Engineering with current and new product introductions, including the sourcing and procurement of specialized technology, software, and equipment.
• Partners with the Quality team to investigate and resolve non-conformance issues with suppliers, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Coordinates with suppliers and the Quality team to manage and review First Article Inspection (FAI) reports for new or revised parts.
• Manages assigned system parameters for MRP, including lead-time, re-order point, MOQ, and min-max for accuracy;
• Manage assigned suppliers past due, open order reports, and vendor returns;
• Works closely with suppliers and the Purchasing Manager to provide on-time delivery, best price, and superior quality products and services.
• Identifies cost-saving initiatives and possible low-cost markets.
• Follows up with and resolves all price, quantity, and quality discrepancies with suppliers.
• Responsible for inventory control, supplier coordination, and material tracking.
• Expedites materials and services with suppliers when necessary.
• Interfaces with all departments (Sales, Marketing,
  Engineering and Accounting):
  • To provide product and part availability
  • Improve service level requests
  • To identify alternate sources for key products
  • Orders marketing materials
  • Supports Engineering with current and new product introductions.
  • Resolves quantity, price, and invoice issues with Accounting
• Establishes and maintains relationships with current and potential vendors;
• Perform other duties as required to meet company needs.

Qualifications:

• At least 5+ years of Purchasing experience with a manufacturing company.
• Experience with MRP (preferably Microsoft Dynamics Business Central 365).
• Experience working with ERP systems to generate purchase orders, review inventory levels, and run reports.
• Experience with various replenishment methods, VMI, Kanban, and Blanket orders.
• Experience with Bill of Materials (BOM) and Where-Used reports.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and interactive communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Work Schedule:

This is a Monday to Friday position. The hours are expected to be 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The Company

https://www.pilates.com/BBAPP/V/company/craftsmanship.html

Balanced Body is the world's largest designer and manufacturer of Pilates equipment, as well as a provider of high-quality Pilates and other mind-body instructor training and continuing education. We currently do business in over 100 countries, with world-renowned customer service and a serious commitment to environmentally-friendly business practices. If you want to work with a company with a passion for changing lives in ways small and large, let us hear from you.

We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance - Employer Paid!
• Paid time off and holidays

Balanced Body is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity.

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