Balanced Body · 4 hours ago
Buyer
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$68K/yr - $75K/yr
3+ years expBalanced Body is the world's largest designer and manufacturer of Pilates equipment, and they are seeking a Buyer to join their purchasing department. The ideal candidate will manage purchase orders, coordinate with suppliers, and support various departments to ensure timely delivery and quality of materials.
FitnessHealth Care
Hiring Manager
Stormy Daniel
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
At least 3 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
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision
Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance - Employer Paid!
Paid time off and holidays
Company
Balanced Body
Balanced Body is a provider of pilates equipment, education, and information.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Olivia Luna
HR Business Partner
Recent News
2025-12-05
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