Buyer- rms

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

• 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

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance options
• 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
• 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

Pay

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