Buyer, Engines

Job Description

Why Work at Rehlko

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.

Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource – energy – that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands.

Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions – large and small – that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.

At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

What We Offer

At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:

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• Competitive compensation and benefits
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• Work-life flexibility
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• Recognition and rewards
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• Development and career opportunities
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• A safe and inclusive workplace
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Why You Will Love this Job

The Buyer role is the entry point into the sourcing profession and serves as the foundation for long-term career development within the purchasing organization. This position provides structured exposure to sourcing processes, supplier management, procurement systems, and category management methodologies while supporting the execution of purchasing strategies.

The Buyers work closely with Category Leaders and cross-functional teams to support sourcing initiatives, supplier communications, cost reduction activities, and procurement operations. Through hands-on experience and mentorship, they develop the technical, analytical, and business skills required for advancement into strategic sourcing and category management roles. This position is a critical component of the organization's talent development strategy, ensuring a strong pipeline of future sourcing professionals.

Specific Responsibilities

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• Support Category Leaders in the execution of sourcing strategies and procurement initiatives.
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• Assist in obtaining supplier quotations, analyzing bids, and preparing cost comparisons.
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• Maintain purchasing data, supplier records, contracts, and procurement documentation within company systems.
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• Monitor purchase orders, supplier deliveries, and order acknowledgments to ensure continuity of supply.
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• Participate in supplier communications regarding pricing, lead times, quality concerns, and delivery performance.
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• Conduct market and supplier research to identify potential sourcing opportunities and emerging suppliers.
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• Assist in cost reduction, productivity, and value analysis initiatives.
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• Support the preparation of Requests for Quotation (RFQs), Requests for Proposal (RFPs), and supplier evaluation activities.
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• Generate reports and perform basic spending analysis to support sourcing decisions.
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• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Planning, and Operations teams to support business requirements.
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• Learn and apply purchasing policies, procedures, sourcing methodologies, and compliance requirements.
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• Participate in continuous improvement projects aimed at optimizing procurement processes and supplier performance.
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Requirements

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• Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, Finance, or a related field preferred.
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• 0-3 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, operations, manufacturing, finance, or related business functions.
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• Experience with Microsoft Office applications required. Exposure to ERP systems such as SAP is desirable.
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The Salary range for this position is $63,100.00-$79,500.00.The specific Salary rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.

About Us

Rehlko proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation. Our Purpose—Creating an energy resilient world for a better future—and Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about Rehlko at -we-are.

In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with Rehlko matching, and more!?

Rehlko is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, caste, mental or physical disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political belief or affiliation, union membership status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, state, local, or other applicable laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

It is the policy of Rehlko to comply with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and corresponding national, state, local, or other applicable laws. Rehlko will not discriminate against any qualified associate or applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person's physical or mental disability. Rehlko will provide a reasonable accommodation to associates or applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require an accommodation in the application process or during the course of employment, please contact View email address on ziprecruiter.com. Rehlko is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Our Values

Curiosity – Seek, learn, share

Trust – Go farther together

Pace – Focus to go faster

Excellence – Find the win every day