Senior Buyer

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

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Regal Rexnord Corporation ("Regal Rexnord") is a leading manufacturer of electric motors, electrical motion controls, power generation and mechanical power transmission products and sub-systems, serving customers around the world in the general industrial, consumer, commercial construction, food & beverage, and alternative energy end markets, among others. Regal Rexnord sells its products and solutions to OEMs, through distributors, and directly to end-users.

Regal Rexnord has become a $7.3B company with 36,000 associates globally.

DELEVAN is an electronics manufacturer of Inductors, Radio Frequency coils, chokes, transformers, and resolvers with a strong brand for over 75 years, and the only manufacturer in the world with Mil-PRF-39010 Level 'S' accreditation. Global supplier of frameless, framed, and tandem resolvers to automation, commercial, industrial, and aerospace and defense industries. We form part of Regal Rexnord Corporation (NASDAQ: RRX) portfolio of product offerings, under the Operating Company of Linear Motion.

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that support aerospace, defense, and electronics manufacturing operations.
• Lead supplier selection, qualification, negotiations, and performance management, including suppliers supporting ITAR, DFARS, and AS9100 requirements.
• Place and manage purchase orders, confirm deliveries, expedite materials, and maintain supplier relationships to support customer commitments.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure material availability and production schedule attainment.
• Drive inventory optimization through ERP/MRP best practices, Kanban systems, Lean replenishment strategies, and inventory reduction initiatives.
• Perform market analysis and supplier risk assessments to proactively address supply continuity challenges.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Product Management, Planning, and Customer Service teams to support production readiness and new product introductions.
• Lead supplier performance reviews, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
• Support resolution of supplier quality issues and ensure compliance with company, customer, and industry requirements.
• Analyze and improve key supply chain metrics, including supplier OTD, PPV, inventory turns, and cost savings.
• Identify and lead cost reduction and VAVE initiatives that enhance operational and financial performance.
• Resolve purchasing and supplier-related invoice discrepancies and support monthly planning activities.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field, experience in manufacturing, preferably, planning OR relevant manufacturing experience.
• 5+ years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience in aerospace, defense, or electronics manufacturing.
• Strong technical background, combination of education and work experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, technical specifications, and manufacturing drawings.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP/Kanban systems (Oracle preferred).
• Strong analytic skills, a high degree of Microsoft Excel knowledge is required.
• Good organizational skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated negotiation, analytical, and supplier‑development skills.
• Ability to analyze data, form strategic plans and execute at a tactical level.
• Understanding of concepts in a Lean Manufacturing Environment and Kanban Supply Chains.
• Preferred understanding of AS9100, ITAR, DFARS, and other regulatory requirements.
• Self-starter, change agent, and problem solver with a strong sense of urgency.

Physical Demands - while performing the duties in this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands; r

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.