Buyer II

Brief Description

This 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.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Procures manufactured components, raw material and Aerospace hardware items as required through approved supply sources.
• Drive competitive pricing.
• Meet On-Time Delivery to internal and external customer requirements.
• Ensure all engineering and technical criteria negotiated is based on program requirements.
• Develop blanket and/or long-term agreements.
• 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.
• Assists and/or leads in the identification and 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 Operations to be aware of supplier capacity and future capabilities.
• Interfaces with Production, Production Control, Quality Assurance, Finance, Sales, Engineering, Traffic, MIS & Purchasing Management to achieve the smooth flow of goods and services in order to maintain committed schedules to customers.
• This position will work out of the Downers Grove IL facility.

Job Requirements, Desirable Capabilities, and Success Factors

• 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.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred
• 2 plus years of experience purchasing in a manufacturing environment.
• Flexibility and creativity in developing new methodology and ideas to achieve cost reduction and/or efficiencies in operation preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and self-motivation to work on multiple projects simultaneously preferred.
• Proficiency with the use of Excel, Access, Project and MRP/ERP systems preferred.
• Application of negotiations techniques preferred.
• Working knowledge reading blueprints, product specifications and routings is a plus
• Must have excellent communications skills

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage

• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)

• Paid Time Off and Holidays

• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions

• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

• Paid Leaves

• Tuition Assistance

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 Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity Posters

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