Buyer - R&M Manufacturing

Where Precision Meets Passion: Build Your Career with R&M Manufacturing!

Invest in your future by joining our work community and we'll invest in your skilled training and development with a rewarding career!

We are searching for a dedicated Buyer to join our team.

R&M Manufacturing was founded in 1968 to produce precision sheet metal components. With over 50 years providing excellence in sheet metal fabrication, R&M will assist with all sheet metal needs - from prototyping to production runs.

The R&M team's mission is to surpass the competition by delivering superior quality with integrity and fostering dynamic partnerships with customers. The core values emphasize safety as the top priority, investing in growth and training, operating with honesty, providing world-class service, and promoting teamwork for organizational improvement.

We provide a workplace community that outshines the rest!

We care about every team member and their family, we offer competitive pay as well as an outstanding benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, 401k, Paid Time Off, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and more!

Our facility is open 7 days per week with 1st and 2nd shifts working Monday - Thursday and a Weekend shift on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

What is a Buyer?

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials, components, and services essential for the metal manufacturing process. This role involves evaluating supplier performance, ensuring cost-effective purchasing while maintaining quality standards, and managing inventory levels to support production schedules. The Buyer collaborates with production teams, analyzes market trends, and builds strong supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery and efficient operations.

In this role, you will:

Manage the raw material, hardware, supplies, and finished goods inventory for R&M Manufacturing and R&M High Speed Stampings. Potential to support other Arise facilities as needed.

Monitor inventory levels and issue purchase orders to ensure the timely procurement of materials, avoiding shortages or excess inventory.

Track and evaluate vendor performance, ensuring compliance with contracts, delivery schedules, and quality standards.

Work with local plant leadership to manage inventory catalog, ensuring accuracy and integrity within the ERP system.

Achieve DIO & NWC targets by plant through implementation of various supply chain strategies.

Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising on quality or performance.

Provide feedback and intel to VP of Purchasing and broader leadership team regarding potential disruptions and market volatility to ensure risk mitigation within supply chain.

Serve as key point of contact to resolve receiving and accounts receivable issues.

Work with a cross functional team to drive continuous improvement with the supply base.

In conjunction with VP of Purchasing, leverage market analysis, industry trends, and tools to implement strategic procurement planning objectives.

In conjunction with the VP of Purchasing, negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure the best prices and terms while ensuring quality standards

In conjunction with the VP of Purchasing, identify and evaluate current and potential suppliers, building long term and sustainable relationships.

Other duties as assigned.

To succeed in this role, you must:

Have 5+ years of experience buying metals

Have working knowledge of buying raw materials and supply chain dynamics

Have excellent communication skills

Degree in Supply Chain or Industrial Distribution preferred

Have experience with Lean and 6 Sigma practices

We are seeking a team player who is reliable and punctual and willing to commit to our fabrication team having fun while working safe and producing quality efficiently. We are also willing to train the correct individuals!

Our cutting edge, 100,000 square foot manufacturing facility is equipped with:

• Wire EDM
• CNC Machining Centers
• Grinders
• CNC turret punches (20 to 35 tons)
• Lasers (Up to 4000 Watts 60x120 sheet size)
• CNC press brakes (45 to 185 tons)
• Punch presses (Progressive and Staged Tooling) (45 to 250 tons)
• Resistance welders (75 KVA to 250 KVA)
• Robotic Weld Cell
• Tig, Mig, Plasma and Pulse Arc welding

There's more to R&M Manufacturing than creating components. We also offer a full selection of services that add value, all the way from design and manufacturing to assembly and packaging. For our customers, this means fewer vendors, less shipping hassles and faster turnaround times. Our list of value added services includes:

• Plating / Powder Coating
• Silk Screening
• Assembly / Packaging

Apply online today for consideration-let's build a successful future together! Please note that we are currently accepting online applications only. No in-person applicants or employment/temporary services at this time.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming and encouraging applications from everyone. Our company participates in E-Verify to ensure a fair and inclusive employment process.

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