<p>About Us</p> <p>Partner.Co is a global health and wellness company that partners with independent Brand Partners to help people achieve a body, business, and lifestyle they love. We power health and prosperity around the world.</p> <p>Through our Partnership Marketing process, we provide Brand Partners with everything they need to build their business, and we provide our customers with high-demand products in the wellness, fitness, skincare, and personal care spaces.</p> <p>Check out the links below to learn more about us!</p> <ul> <li>Our Story </li><li>Our Values & Community </li><li>Leadership </li><li>Clinical Studies </li></ul> <p>Our Culture</p> <p>Partner.Co is a dynamic company with offices around the globe. Our international presence enables our corporate staff to engage with diverse cultures as we collaborate and thrive as one high-performing, energetic team.</p> <p>We foster a collaborative culture where hard work is balanced with fun, and every team member's contributions are valued. Your impact matters, and we encourage all ideas!</p> <p>We are passionate about health and wellness! As a member of our team, you can receive guidance, support, and amazing products to help you achieve your personal wellness goals. Plus, you'll have a community of friends cheering you on every step of the way!</p> <p>The Opportunity</p> <p>As a Senior Buyer, you will manage the purchasing of raw materials, components, and turnkey products. You will create and maintain vendor relationships - including the purchasing and production processes - searching for savings in materials, processes, and shipping to decrease the cost of goods and enable a greater profit margin.</p> <p>What You'll Do:</p> <p>Procurement Strategy</p> <ul> <li>Work with demand planning and markets to determine adequate stock levels of individual products without creating high exposure to overstock and expiration waste. </li><li>Generate and manage Purchase Orders and the production of the product. </li><li>Craft POs that leverage the MOQs required while also decreasing cost per unit, and staggering production to help with storage, expiration, and shipping costs. </li><li>Work with vendors/suppliers to obtain quotes, negotiate price and payment terms. </li></ul> <p>Production Quality Assurance</p> <ul> <li>Ensure that the product being purchased has updated specifications and artwork. </li><li>Work with Quality Control and Vendor to address manufacturing processes that may produce undesired outcomes. </li><li>When a failure of the product is found by Quality, work with Vendor to come up with a plan to pick up the product, address the problem with the production, and then put a process in place to avoid the error from repeating. </li></ul> <p>BOM Management</p> <ul> <li>Regularly update and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) to ensure they accurately reflect current product specifications, materials, and production requirements. </li><li>Collaborate with engineering and production teams to implement changes efficiently. </li></ul> <p>Market Expansion</p> <ul> <li>Work with the executive team to determine the best course of action to introduce products to new markets without creating waste or exposure. </li><li>Determine with Regulatory, Operations management, and markets the viability of market-specific packaging or if existing product with over-labeling can be used until the market becomes self-sustaining. </li><li>Determine the most cost-effective way to get the product to a new market without incurring exorbitant shipping costs. </li></ul> <p>Other duties as assigned</p> <p>What We're Looking For:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Finance or relevant field required. </li><li>Experience in supply chain distribution and manufacturing. </li><li>Proven experience in supply chain management, inventory control, purchasing, and production planning. </li><li>Proficiency in spreadsheet software and supply chain management tools such as Oracle and Netstock. </li></ul> <p>We Love Candidates Who Have:</p> <ul> <li>Strong focus on quality assurance and continuous process improvements to enhance operational efficiency. </li><li>Excellent negotiation skills on cost of goods, MOQs, contracts, and production schedules. Strategic planning and execution to maximize efficiency and reduce costs. </li><li>Proficient in analyzing financial data to make informed decisions on cost savings initiatives. Utilization of Netstock to predict sales and demand while ensuring data accuracy. </li><li>Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with other departments and vendors, ensuring the best outcomes for production and quality. </li><li>Friendly but firm in negotiating terms on cost, payment, production, and conflict resolution. </li><li>Ability to adapt and find solutions to protect timelines, bottom lines, and product fidelity. </li><li>Experience in updating and maintaining spec sheets and ERP systems. </li></ul> <p>Partner.Co Benefits & Perks:</p> <p>? Health Benefits - Including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, as well as HSA contributions</p> <p>Flexible Paid Time Off - Take the time you need, plus 11 company holidays!</p> <p>401(k) - We match 100% up to 3% of your contribution, and then another 50% up to 5% of your contribution. We guarantee Safe Harbor immediate vesting.</p> <p>Mental Health Benefits - All employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), giving you free mental health resources and helpful tools.</p> <p>Supplemental Benefits - Including 100% company paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance and long & short-term disability coverage.</p> <p>Legal Services - Consult with attorneys for free if the need ever arises, and receive resources for creating legal documents, filing taxes, etc.</p> <p>Partner.Co Products - Gain access to our full range of health & wellness products.</p> <p>The Values We Live By:</p> <p>We approach our work every day with a few things in mind:</p> <p>True Partnership - We are True Partners. We exemplify servant leadership and know that when we serve each other with integrity, every interaction is a step towards collective success. Unite, serve, succeed - together we triumph.</p> <p>Real Products, Real Results - Our solutions redefine health, backed by unwavering science. We transform our customers' health through products that are guaranteed, tested and proven. Our science, your health.</p> <p>Customer First - We believe customers are both the foundation and lifeblood of our business. We're in the business of building lifelong relationships with our customers. Our customers' health and prosperity are our ultimate success, their empowerment is our greatest reward.</p> <p>Courage to Lead - We courageously empower our community with daily healthy habits, products, tools, and systems that transform health, finances, and freedom. Lead with courage, transform lives - be bold, be brave.</p> <p>Dream Big, Act Now - Imagination fuels us, immediate action propels us. We inspire people to realize their dreams through daily consistent action. We believe life is an adventure to be thoroughly enjoyed. Dream fearlessly, act swiftly - live the adventure.</p> <p>Performance Creates Opportunity - Excellence threads our every endeavor. When we make a mistake, we own it and fix it. We proactively solve problems with integrity, kindness and bold humility. We move fast while relentlessly innovating and improving.</p> <p>Work is an Adventure - We are accomplishing something great and having a real impact on the world, which means every day brings its own challenges and rewards. It's an exciting experience to be along for the ride!</p> <p>? Investing in Health - We recognize that our health is our most important asset, and we aim to help people regain and maintain their personal health on a global scale.</p> <p>Built to Last - We are crafting a legacy company built with integrity and honor, that will stand the test of time, promising to enrich lives for generations to come.</p> <p>Interviewing @ Partner.Co:</p> <p>Every company has a different interview process and we know it can be stressful. Here is what you can expect for this opportunity here at Partner.Co:</p> <ul> <li>Once your application is received, we will review it and let you know if you're a potential fit for the position. </li><li>15-minute phone call with a member of the HR team to get to know you and your background a bit better </li><li>30-60-minute interview with the Hiring Manager (may be in-person or virtual depending on the position) </li><li>30-60 minute interview either with another hiring manager or with a panel of team members (may be in-person or virtual depending on the position) </li><li>Final Decision </li></ul> <p>Partner.Co is an equal-opportunity employer. Partner.Co provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status.</p>