Buyer I

Regal Rexnord • Warren, MI

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Production Manager, the Buyer utilizes the available tools and methods to plan and support the fulfillment of customer orders, working directly with suppliers and cell manufacturing personnel. The Buyer will ensure timely deliveries of quality materials and components for timely execution of customer orders. The Buyer will actively participate in cross-functional teams to ensure a continuous improvement of process, productivity, and delivery of products.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED required.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Minimum 1 year experience in procurement in a manufacturing environment.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with replenishment systems such as kanban, visual signals, etc.
• Strong multitasking and communication skills.
• Application of Lean principles in performing tasks.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Knowledge of Military Specs a plus but not required.
• Experience working with standard office programs and databases including Microsoft programs Power BI.
• Communication skills to document and report part/supplier issues to team/management.

Responsibilities

• Identify procurement needs and trends.
• Understand interaction of production scheduling and materials flow to achieve required customer delivery.
• Timely and precise processing of purchase orders.
• Review, update and maintain replenishment systems.
• Establish and maintain cost reduction, lead time reduction and inventory reduction programs with suppliers to support company goals.
• Communication with engineering and quality assurance to interpret and establish technical requirements.
• Provide solutions for procurement issues that impact production scheduling.
• Train associates on use of replenishment tools.
• Maintains a safe working environment by compliance with state and federal safety regulations.
• Enforces and promotes workplace safety procedures in their departments.
• Work with Accounting to make sure all invoices are processed correctly and in a timely manner.
• Supplier Analysis as required.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED