Purchasing Specialist / Procurement Buyer / Inventory Buyer

Job Description RMB Products is seeking a Purchasing Specialist who supports manufacturing and business operations by purchasing materials, supplies, equipment, and services needed to meet operational requirements. This role works closely with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure purchases are accurate, timely, and cost-effective while maintaining appropriate inventory levels and strong
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supplier relationships. Manage purchasing activities for assigned materials, supplies, and services supporting production and business operations.
Request and evaluate supplier quotes based on pricing, quality, availability, delivery, service, and supply risk. Select suppliers and place purchase orders within established budgets, approval limits, and company purchasing procedures. Negotiate pricing and delivery terms within established guidelines.
Prepare, issue, and maintain purchase orders and related purchasing documentation. Monitor open purchase orders and supplier commitments, following up on backorders, delays, and delivery issues. Partner with Production, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Accounting, and Shipping to resolve purchasing, receiving, quality, and billing issues.
Review inventory levels, usage, and supplier lead times and coordinate reorder requirements with internal departments. Provide supplier comparisons, pricing trends, cost analyses, and supply-risk information to support purchasing decisions. Monitor supplier performance related to cost, quality, and delivery.
Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, order, and purchasing records. Knowledge of purchase orders, inventory control, shipping terms, and vendor negotiations.
Experience analyzing supplier pricing, lead times, and performance. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the Purchasing Manager and other departments. Familiarity with raw materials, components, maintenance supplies, production equipment, or manufacturing processes.
Experience with purchasing, inventory, or ERP systems. High school diploma or equivalent required. Two or more years of purchasing, procurement, inventory, supply chain, or related manufacturing experience preferred.
Follow all company safety, quality, and operational policies and procedures. Maintain confidentiality of company, customer, and supplier information. Work collaboratively and professionally with employees, customers, suppliers, and visitors.
Demonstrate accountability, collaboration, initiative, and a continuous improvement mindset. Willingness to work overtime or modified schedules as business needs require.
We offer a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact Human Resources.
This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, as required by U.S. export control laws.

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