Manager I, Purchasing

Work Model: This is a fully onsite role with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office.

Position Overview

The Manager I Purchasing is responsible for developing supplier relationships negotiating purchasing agreements and ensuring the procurement of materials needed to support manufacturing operations. This role partners closely with the Materials Manager to improve cost quality delivery and inventory performance. The position oversees raw material procurement processes Kanban systems supplier-managed inventory programs PFEP (Plan for Every Part) initiatives warehouse optimization and purchasing data management. The Manager I Purchasing also provides leadership to the Buyer(s) and Purchasing Assistant(s) while supporting continuous improvement activities across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships and strategic supplier partnerships.

Negotiate purchasing agreements and identify supplier cost reduction opportunities.

Coordinate and implement supplier-managed inventory and Kanban programs.

Support new product launches engineering changes and material requirements with Engineering and Operations.

Assist materials personnel in resolving vendor and material-related issues.

Manage expediting activities including past-due orders missed shipments and urgent customer requirements.

Prepare and review purchase orders and inventory orders ensuring accuracy in specifications pricing and supplier communication.

Execute daily release management and Kanban card activities including ordering tracking and replenishment.

Monitor purchasing and inventory performance metrics and communicate results to leadership teams.

Process Make-to-Order (MTO) and sequence purchase orders based on production requirements.

Analyze purchasing and inventory data to proactively identify and resolve potential issues.

Process supplier forecasts and adjust inventory replenishment strategies as needed.

Manage milk run schedules delivery performance and packaging inventory systems.

Maintain SAP purchasing data and other purchasing-related databases and reports.

Support warehouse layout improvements and PFEP initiatives to optimize material presentation and flow.

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within Purchasing Manufacturing and support operations.

Supervise and provide mentorship and development for Buyer(s) and Purchasing Assistant(s).

Perform employee leadership responsibilities including performance management training coaching scheduling timekeeping and performance reviews.

Complete other purchasing and raw material management responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications

- Associates Degree in Supply Chain Business Operations Management or related field.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and Kanban systems.

Strong understanding of inventory management material flow and purchasing processes.

Strong analytical mathematical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

Strong attention to detail.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to build effective working relationships across all levels and functions of the organization.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Experience using ERP systems and purchasing databases.

Demonstrated leadership and supervisory capabilities.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Operations Management or a related field.

Three or more years of inventory management material handling or material presentation experience.

Previous SAP ERP experience.

Experience implementing and managing supplier-managed inventory programs.

Experience with PFEP methodologies

Knowledge of manufacturing assembly processes and product component structures.

Continuous improvement experience in a Lean manufacturing environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision and peripheral vision.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a U.S. Person which includes U.S. citizens U.S. nationals U.S. permanent residents individuals granted asylum in the United States and refugees in the United States or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position.

Benefits

• 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

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power transmit and control motion. The Companys electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Companys automation offering comprised of controls actuators drives and precision motors controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.

The Companys end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds and include factory automation food & beverage aerospace medical data center warehouse alternative energy residential and commercial buildings general industrial construction metals and mining and agriculture.

Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions Power Efficiency Solutions and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information including a copy of our Sustainability Report visit .

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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 pregnancy age ancestry national origin genetic information 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 youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement please email 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

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