Buyer II

Position Overview The Buyer II supports the Materials Manager in executing purchasing and inventory management activities for the Business Unit. This role is responsible for ensuring best‑practice supply chain processes and contributing to optimal performance across Quality, Cost, and Delivery metrics. The Buyer II collaborates cross‑functionally and with external suppliers to support new product development, drive continuous improvement, and strengthen supplier performance. Key Responsibilities Support the Materials Manager in developing and executing strategic supply chain plans, including identifying and implementing spend strategies aligned to Business Unit objectives. Provide purchasing support for new product development and Engineering Change Notice (ECN) processes. Collaborate with supplier partners to identify new materials, methods, or components that drive manufacturing efficiency or sales performance improvement. Own and manage the Make‑to‑Order (MTO) purchasing process, issuing MTO purchase orders on a weekly basis. Drive assigned projects to successful completion as directed by the Materials Manager. Support the development, growth, and ongoing management of supplier relationships to ensure an optimal and resilient supply base. Conduct supplier analysis, annual supplier evaluations, and execute formal supplier development plans when required. Monitor and manage supplier performance through the supplier scorecard system (DOMO). Measure and report weekly, quarterly, and annual materials performance metrics aligned with Business Unit goals. Apply Lean principles, including value stream mapping, to streamline processes and minimize inventory. Promote and actively support continuous improvement initiatives. Participate in the SIOP process at all organizational levels. Assist with product life cycle analysis for the Mobile Power Value Stream. Maintain an assertive follow‑up process to ensure supplier schedule compliance. Partner effectively with Management, Production, Customer Service, Quality, Finance, Engineering, Human Resources, and Operations teams. Evaluate and recommend Make/Buy decisions. Participate in Regal Rexnord‑wide or global projects as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Skills and Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Materials or Purchasing role. Strong understanding of strategic sourcing methodologies and their practical application. Working knowledge of commercial, regulatory, and intellectual property considerations within contracts. Ability to assist with contract management, identify risks within complex agreements, and provide recommendations to support legal review. Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and critical‑thinking skills. Proven ability to communicate effectively and present information clearly to employees, management, customers, and suppliers. Preferred Skills and Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Materials Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field. Experience managing inventory using a Kanban or pull‑based system. Experience working with suppliers of large tonnage stampings, copper or aluminum wire, and ball bearings. Experience with supplier performance management, scorecards, and continuous improvement initiatives. SAP or similar ERP system experience preferred Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. This position may require occasional travel, up to 15%. The employee must be able to fly or drive out of town to attend meetings with other Regal Rexnord/Altra facilities, customers, suppliers, or training sessions. The role may occasionally require lifting and/or moving items weighing up to 20 pounds. Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing job duties. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts. Noise levels are generally minimal. Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization. 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 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 RegalRexnord.com. 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 you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. If 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 Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. 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