Buyer

Rehlko•Glendale, WI

13d•$63,100 - $79,500

About The Position

The Buyer supports global purchasing activities for Aftermarket Parts & Service (AMPS). The role conducts sourcing events that assess price, availability, lead time, and quality to achieve competitive outcomes for Rehlko and its customers. In accordance with Rehlko’s Procurement Policy, the Buyer awards business based on suppliers’ financial soundness, technical proficiency, ethical integrity, and ability to meet company needs. The role maintains supplier source and price records in SAP, resolves invoice discrepancies, provides supplier performance feedback, and works with suppliers to address issues and improve performance. The Buyer also helps material planners secure supplier engagement and on-time delivery. The Buyer may support global New Product Development projects for Rehlko entities, including multi-location, complex-scope projects with key-date deliverables and cost targets. The role works across functions and with suppliers to support project timelines, sourcing decisions, and product introduction.

Requirements

At least 2 years of purchasing experience.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering program, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field, is preferred.
Manufacturing and SAP background is a plus.

Responsibilities

Work with the Materials Department and suppliers to develop and maintain AMPS sales and support inventory programs.
Monitor and maintain costing files with Accounting, and hold vendors accountable to market conditions in costing programs.
Lead and support cost-reduction programs with suppliers and Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Materials functions.
Request and review quotations for new and existing components.
Consult with Engineering and Supplier Quality regarding specification deviations, and recommend alternative materials or methods based on market availability.
Recommend future sourcing strategies and supplier-base consolidation to management.
Work with Supplier Quality to evaluate material rejections and resourcing efforts.
Apply sound decision-making to business issues affecting price variance, inventory levels, and quality levels.
Prepare, analyze, and issue weekly, monthly, and annual reports and status updates.
Follow up on and resolve late-delivery issues, and ensure proper handling and delivery of rush orders.
Establish and maintain supplier stocking programs and standard cost files.
Review Engineering Notifications and drawings within areas of responsibility.
Support global New Product Development projects and work cross-functionally to meet project timelines and deliverables.
Manage suppliers’ strategic involvement in early stages of new projects.
Support RFQs and analyses for new projects, and drive execution of decisions toward product introduction.
Solve unique supply-chain problems and implement corrective actions and standard procedures.
Create and maintain supplier source and price records in SAP, resolve invoice discrepancies, and provide supplier performance feedback.
Help material planners ensure appropriate supplier engagement and on-time delivery.