Buyer; Arlington, TX
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Manufacturing / Production
Operations Manager
Overview
Thomson Power Systems (TPS) - (a Regal Rexnord company) a leading manufacturer of electrical products and systems for the power generation industry with over 50 years of proven excellence. As we expand into a new facility near Arlington, TX, we re seeking two Talent Buyers to build our new procurement team. Reporting directly to the Arlington Supply Chain Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the business has the right quantity of goods and materials at the right time and at the right cost to meet the production and operational needs.
This role involves strategic planning, purchasing, inventory control and supplier relationship management to ensure uninterrupted flow of materials and goods required for production. This is a great opportunity for someone who is excited about being part of a winning team and working towards career growth opportunities.
- Drive demand planning through SAP and established MRP process.
- Place purchasing orders and follow up with suppliers to meet production schedule.
- Maintain the integrity of work order and purchase order data in SAP.
- Manage inventory levels (stock, buyin, VMI, MRO) for reorder.
- Develop strategies to increase inventory turnover.
- Review daily and weekly production plans to ensure material availability.
- Expedite and adjust program according to internal customer requirements.
- Provide delivery feedback to internal customers and key stakeholders.
- Monitor, identify, and resolve past due backlog issues proactively.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and trade compliance procedures.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and activities as required.
- Be the point of contact for purchasing related inquiries for the categories assigned.
- Bachelor s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of experience in procurement with demonstrated results.
- Demonstrated experience in ERP and MRP (transactional and planning module).
- Experience in SAP will be considered as an asset.
- Demonstrated experience in inventory control.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
- Effective communication skills in English.
- Must be legally authorized in USA without company sponsorship.
- Strong negotiation skills
- Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to details and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- 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 a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company s 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 Company s 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 Company s 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
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 applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
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