Purchasing Buyer
Company: Balanced Body
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job 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
Buyer will work closely with other Buyers in the department as well
as Production, Engineering, Finance, Sales and Marketing
departments. Our ideal candidate has 3+ years' experience working
in a manufacturing environment. Experience with machine and
fabrication shops is a plus.You will be working with the purchasing
team focusing 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.Areas of
Responsibility:
- Plans for and generates purchase orders for:
- Raw Materials, Packaging and hardware components
- Maintenance, Repair and Operational (MRO) Supplies
- Professional Services
- Works with assigned system parameters for MRP, including
lead-time, re-order point, MOQ, min-max for accuracy;
- Works closely with suppliers and 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 (Production, 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;
- Partner closely with Purchasing Manager on NAV implementation
and MRP backup;
- Perform other duties as required to meet company
needs.Qualifications:
- At least 3+ years of Purchasing experience with a manufacturing
company;
- Experience with MRP (preferably NAV 2016)
- Experience working with ERP systems to generate purchase
orders, review inventory levels and run reports;
- Experience with various replenishment methods, VMI, Kanban,
Blanket orders
- Experience with Bill of Materials (BOM);
- 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 7:00AM to 4:00PM.The
Companyhttps://www.pilates.com/BBAPP/V/company/craftsmanship.htmlBalanced
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 holidaysBalanced Body is an equal opportunity
employer dedicated to workforce diversity.NO AGENCY CALLS!
Keywords: Balanced Body, Sacramento , Purchasing Buyer, Other , Sacramento, California
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