Purchasing Manager

Xponential Fitness • Irvine, CA

357d

About The Position

Xponential Fitness is one of the largest global franchisors of health and wellness brands. The portfolio of brands includes Club Pilates, the nation's largest Pilates brand; CycleBar, the nation's largest indoor cycling brand; StretchLab, a concept offering one-on-one and group stretching services; YogaSix, the largest franchised yoga brand; Pure Barre, a total body workout that uses the ballet barre to perform small isometric movements; Rumble, a boxing-inspired full-body workout; BFT, a functional training and strength-based fitness program; and Lindora, a metabolic health brand. Through the Company's eight brands and the On-Demand virtual platform, XPLUS, Xponential Fitness continues to push its mission forward to make health and wellness accessible to everyone. The Manager of Purchasing will be responsible for the strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier management of all finished goods and raw materials needed for both development (equipment) and B2B wholesale platforms. This role requires a strong focus on optimizing cost efficiency, ensuring timely delivery of goods, and maintaining high quality standards. The successful candidate will collaborate cross-functionally with sales, planning, logistics, fulfillment and finance, and develop strategies for supply chain and procurement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field. Advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CPSM, CPIM) preferred
• 5+ years of experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably in a wholesale (B2B) or manufacturing environment
• Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record of securing cost-effective deals with suppliers
• Knowledge of vertical manufacturing processes and material sourcing for production
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience with Coupa, NetSuite and BigCommerce or equivalent systems
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to make data-driven decisions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with supplier performance management and contract negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end purchasing process for wholesale (B2B), development (equipment) and internal manufacturing spend
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, ensuring best practices in vendor management, negotiations, and contract agreements
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery time, and service capabilities
• Collaborate with business planning on product acquisition, ensuring optimal inventory levels for both raw materials and finished products are maintained
• Collaborate with vendors on capacity planning, ensuring critical capacity is reserved, generate risk mitigation plans (in collaboration with planning) to ensure on time delivery
• Own SKU level master data for lead time, minimum order quantity (MOQ) and cost. Ensure internal records are maintained and up to date
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with suppliers to ensure cost-effective sourcing without compromising quality
• Monitor supplier performance, via weekly updates, WIP reporting, and conduct regular on time performance reviews with vendors
• Lead initiatives to reduce lead time, MOQ and cost, while ensuring uninterrupted flow of production
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements related to purchasing and supplier management
• Manage and report on departmental KPIs, including cost, vendor acceptance, vendor adherence (OTP), lead time and MOQ.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• This role is eligible for a monthly cell phone allowance
• Empower is our 401k company. We offer Traditional and Roth 401k plans. Employer match is 4% and starts matching at the beginning of year 2. Your 401k would be fully vested at the start of year 3
• Complimentary corporate memberships to XPLUS and XPASS
• Discounts on retail brand merchandise- up to 30% off wholesale price
• On-site gym
• On Campus Amenities: Reborn Coffee Shop, Hangar 24, Mini Putting Green, Basketball Court, Bird Sanctuary, Car Washing Services (M/W), Dry Cleaning Services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees