Buyer- rms

Overview

rms Company provides contract manufacturing of high-quality, tight-tolerance medical implants, components and sub-assemblies using cutting-edge technology. rms is part of the Cretex Medical family of companies. Learn more at www.rmsmachining.com and www.cretexmedical.com.

Buyer Position Summary

The Buyer is responsible for the purchasing of all raw materials, supplies, and general materials for existing product lines. This position will also develop and maintain effective supplier relationships, create purchase orders, maintain effective pricing information, expedite orders, and ensure on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

Buyer Duties and Responsibilities

• Create purchase orders for tooling and tool related products
• Evaluate purchasing suggestions and make determinations as to the details of the purchase
• Works toward reducing material and subcontract costs through strategic supplier agreements, focusing on cost containment
• Ensure deliveries are accurate and arrive on time
• Improve on-time delivery metrics by collaborating and partnering with production, customer service, engineering, and quality to prioritize sourcing system improvements
• Create and maintain approved supplier information in the database or ERP system
• Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships
• Investigate current spend and purchase price variance
• Work directly with suppliers to maximize the company’s overall purchasing value and minimize PO purchase price variances (PPV)
• Develop long-term strategies with suppliers to place the company in the best competitive position
• Monitor and manage inventory levels for company owned inventory including disposition of expired and aged material
• Work with applicable departments on invoicing discrepancies
  
  

Qualifications

Buyer Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of experience with procurement
• Outstanding communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Excellent business acumen and judgement, willingness to challenge the status quo
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
  
  

Buyer Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Associate degree
• CPP, CPIM, CSCP certification
• 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in the medical industry
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience
  
  

Rms Company Benefits

As a Cretex Medical company, rms offers a full benefit package to its employees. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance options. rms also offers a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, profit sharing, short- term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, and an onsite medical clinic.

rms Company also offers company specific benefits, such as:

• Onsite Clinic
• Paid Parental Leave
• Monthly Social Events
• Annual Employee Appreciation Week
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
  
  

Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, family status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other protected status as required by law.

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Cretex Companies use cutting oils, solvents, and other chemicals in the manufacturing process. Testing is conducted on a periodic basis to ensure that all chemicals are kept well below the OSHA permissible exposure levels.

Pay Range

USD $56,400.00 - USD $84,600.00 /Yr.