Buyer II

The Buyer II is responsible for independently managing the procurement of materials and services to support production and customer requirements while optimizing cost, quality, delivery, and inventory levels.

Requirements

• Place purchase orders for materials and confirm delivery with suppliers, expedite material as needed.
• Consults with Production Schedulers, Customer Service, Product Managers, and Engineering to determine parts and service needs and their priorities.
• Drive inventory reduction and cost savings through lean tools and supplier negotiations.
• Generate Forecasts, Stocking Agreements and define Min/Max levels with Vendors.
• Corresponds with suppliers regarding price changes, quality issues, and applications.
• Prepares RFQs with consideration of customer’s needs and timelines.
• Reviews and responds to solicitations from potential new suppliers.
• Assists in identifying vendor performance.
• Reviews the performance capability of vendors and evaluates goods and services.
• Participates in negotiating with vendors to obtain goods and services at the best value to Regal Rexnord and our customers.
• Monitors progress and status of open purchase orders.
• Provides information, explains rules and procedures to vendors.
• Receives assistance to resolve complex issues or refers them to higher level employees when necessary.
• Assist with the Invoice Reconciliation process with Receiving and Accounts Payable to reduce Invoicing Issues with Vendors

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