Junior Buyer

About rms Company 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 and . Overview About rms Company: 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 and . Junior Buyer Position Summary The Junior Buyer is responsible for purchasing and planning materials, components, and services consistent with specified levels of quality, delivery, price, and total 1st Shift Available: Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm Responsibilities Junior Buyer Duties and Responsibilities Create purchase orders for raw materials, outside services, supplies and materials for product lines Perform required purchasing tasks to procure assigned parts, materials, supplies, equipment, and services required for operation of business Contact suppliers, obtain and evaluate quotations, place orders, and ensure timely delivery Exercise judgment and knowledge of assigned commodities to make purchases consistent with specified levels of quality, delivery, and price Monitor critical inventory levels and expected receipts to eliminate unexpected failures in the production schedule and customer orders Expedites delivery of critical material Ensure requisitions, purchase orders and changes are input into system and documented in a timely manner in accordance with established procedures and legal requirements Communicates material shortages to production planners Provide input to purchasing measurements which indicate buyer and supplier performance Advise the area manager, in a timely manner, of impending supplier failure to fulfill delivery requirements that may delay production, after exhausting all means within limits of delegated authority to solve such problems Maintain accurate production schedules to enable product flow, and to insure on time deliveries Update bottleneck scheduling reports for manufacturing Support visibility on information required by operations leaders Prepare and distribute production and dispatch schedules Partner and guide the daily activities of the Material Handler Assist in inventory activities Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work Partner with other business segments: sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly Participate in required company meetings Maintain an organized work area (5S) Participate in the Operational Excellence Program Complete all other work duties as assigned Ability to work in a manufacturing environment Qualifications Junior Buyer Minimum Requirements High school diploma or equivalent Manufacturing and ERP system experience Organization and detail orientation Ability to consistently achieve short and long-term business results Ability to follow through on commitments and holds team members accountable Strong problem-solving skills Junior Buyer Desireable Criteria & Qualifications Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment Negotiating skills Experience with lean tools Continuing Education; including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations 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 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 $52,300.00 - USD $75,900.00 /Yr. Pay Range Details This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full hiring range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range. Company Benefits All Employees Our 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution; onsite health clinics, discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service), Cretex University, 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost, wellness program with incentives, an employee death benefit, and employee sick and safe leave are available to all Cretex employees. 20+hours Cretex's medical benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers; dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider); vision insurance; a pre-tax health savings account, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts; paid holidays, paid time off; and our discretionary profit sharing program are available to employees working 20+ hours/week. 30+hours Parental Leave, accident and critical illness benefits, optional employee, spouse, and child life; short and long term disability; company provided life insurance; and tuition assistance programs are available to employees working 30+ hours per week. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.) #J-18808-Ljbffr Cretex Medical