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USD 70000 - 90000
1 Vacancy
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 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.
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
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.
NO AGENCY CALLS!
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
