Purchasing Buyer

Company Description

Founded in 2000 locally owned and operated, RbM Services is a growing turn-key design, manufacture, and service solution provider for medical devices in Tennessee's Technology Corridor. With over 100 years of combined experience in the medical device industry, our management staff has extensive experience in intellectual property development, contract design, product development, field service support, and product support of medical devices and laboratory instrumentation. Our team is passionate and even obsessed with providing solutions that deliver cutting-edge technology that improves patient experiences and outcomes. Our passion lies in the pursuit of perfection. We value our employee family and foster opportunities for us to engage in meaningful connections and we reward employees who exceed expectations.

Job Description

In this role you will oversee the purchasing of materials and equipment for manufacturing operations. - Submit purchase orders to vendors; follow up with vendors to confirm delivery commitment. - Make required schedule adjustments. - Analyze inventory and production orders to identify trends, issues, and improvement opportunities; proactively manage inventory levels to support production. Responsible for maintaining accurate purchasing records (including reconciling invoicing and receiving issues)

Responsibilities:

• Follow proper steps and processes for Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), ordering, expediting, receiving, inventory reconciliation, etc. in order that the manufacturing facility will meet or exceed production goals.
• Communicate with Production personnel and other departments regarding potential material issues such as delays, substitutions, vendor problems, and shortages.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations especially regarding Powered Industrial Truck certification and operation, hoist/crane operation, Hazardous Waste Management, and Fall Protection program.
• Participate in all responsibilities within the scope of Materials work team management including safety and health programs, and changes in process, etc.
• Act in the critical functions of other Buyer/Planners in his or her absence when necessary.
• Coordinates material delivery with inventory to support manufacturing schedule. May examine material delivered to production to verify conformance to specifications.
• Provides timely disposition of non-confirming materials and maintains supplier performance measurements based on quality products, delivery, and service.

• Education: Minimum High School Diploma. Postsecondary education in procurement, materials planning, business administration, accounting or related fields is preferred.
• Experience: At least 3 years working in a manufacturing purchasing/buying role.
• Knowledge of 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and Kan Ban or a strong willingness to learn and execute properly is preferred.

• As a full-time team employee, you are eligible for all RbM Services benefits, including medical, dental, vision, long-term, short-term disability, 401k, PTO, 10 paid holidays, etc.
• All your information will be kept confidential according to the EEO guidelines