Buyer - R&M High Speed Stampings
New Brighton, MN
About the Job
Where Precision Meets Passion: Build Your Career with R&M High Speed Stampings!
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.
(Formerly known as Thomas Engineering Company was founded in 1962) Now called R&M High Speed Stampings. Our 90,000 sq. ft. manufacturing building is located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. We specialize in high-quality, close-tolerance micro-miniature top medium sized metal stampings and assemblies to a wide range of industries and markets. We offer rapid prototyping, tool design and construction, ranging from simple stamping dies to complex progressive stamping and forming dies.
We are a custom precision metal fabricator with a diverse product and customer mix. Work for us and you will learn to perform a wide variety of tasks, as well as get the opportunity to cross-train in all areas.
We believe that the only asset in an organization that appreciates in value is its employees. If you want to work at a family-oriented fabricator that will train you and pay you for higher skill levels, come join our team!
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!
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, 90,000 square foot manufacturing facility is equipped with:
- 60-650 ton Die Casting machine
- CNC 5000 RPM spindle
- Metal Stamping
- Metal Stamping & Fabrication of all types of Metals
- Metal Stamping & Forming
- Metal Stamping & Progressive die
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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