Regal Rexnord Corporation (RRX) is approximately a $5B publicly traded global manufacturer of electric motors and controls, electrical components and power transmission products serving customers around the world in the general industrial, consumer, commercial construction, food & beverage, and alternative energy end markets, among others. Regal Rexnord sells its products and solutions to OEMs, through distributors, and directly to end-users. The company has approximately 29,000 global associates with significant operations in the US, Mexico, Europe, China, and India. Regal Rexnord Corporation is the result of a merger between Regal Beloit Corporation and Rexnord's PMC business which was completed in 2021. The headquarters for Regal Rexnord is located in Beloit, WI with an executive satellite office in Rosemont, IL.You may not know it, but Regal Rexnord impacts your life every day. Our products enable the fans in HVAC systems that keep us comfortable; the power source that keeps smart buildings running; the agricultural and food service equipment that keeps us fed; and the conveyer systems that keep e-commerce flowing.Our business purpose is to create a better tomorrow by energy-efficiently converting power into motion. For us, this means creating innovative solutions while focused on both customer needs and our commitment to sustainability. Join our team to create your better tomorrow.Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforceThis Buyer is assigned commodities, services and other spend categories which include items of high technical content and which may be sophisticated in nature. Integrates cross-functionally to assure continuity of supply of required production materials and services in support of 95% customer On-Time-Delivery; also focuses heavily on identification and execution of purchased cost savings for assigned commodities and services.
Key Accountabilities
Procures manufactured components, raw material and Aerospace hardware items as required through approved supply sources assuring that the following criteria are met:
Competitive pricing
On-Time Delivery to internal/external customer requirements
All engineering and technical criteria is negotiated based on program requirements
Blanket and/or long term agreements developed
Adherence to purchasing standard operating procedures and policies
Adherence to customer requirements when applicable per contract
Generate purchase orders for all outside processing, ensuring accuracy of delivery dates and pricing
Source and generate purchase orders for MRO items
Assists and/or leads in the identification/development of required suppliers
Responsible for OTD of assigned suppliers
Responsible for PPV (cost savings) targets
Maintain an aggressive follow-up system to ensure schedule compliance.
Maintains market awareness of changes in prices, trends in supply and demand and report information to purchasing management
Maintains a professional, non-personal but positive relationship with suppliers. Develops supplier relationships to enable Seal to be aware of supplier capacity and future capabilities
Buyer responsibilities will include sourcing and controlling the supply of all raw materials to support production, and conduct key negotiations on Aerospace Sheet/Bar and tubing grades
Interfaces with Production, Production Control, Quality Assurance, Finance, Sales, Engineering, Traffic, MIS & Purchasing Management to achieve the smooth flow of goods and services to SealI in order to maintain committed schedules to customers
This position requires the applicant to be a US Person with an US permanent residence. A US Person is a US Citizen or Green card holder.
BA Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
2-3 years experience purchasing in a manufacturing environment.
Flexibility and creativity in developing new methodology and ideas to achieve cost reduction and/or efficiencies in operation.
Must have excellent advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint
Basic knowledge reading blue prints and routings is a plus
Application of negotiations techniques
Working knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
Must have excellent communications skills
Interested candidate should submit their resume through the Careers section at www.regalrexnord.com