Buyer II

Regal Rexnord Corp; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

HSA & FSA spending accounts

Paid time off & holidays

401k with company match

Life & AD&D insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Regal Rexnord Corp. in West Chester, PA seeks a Buyer II to support procurement and material availability for precision motor manufacturing operations.

You will manage assigned suppliers, partner with planning, operations, engineering, quality and sourcing to ensure uninterrupted material flow and optimized inventory, driving continuous improvement and timely production commitments. The role requires strong purchasing expertise, ERP/MRP proficiency, supplier management experience, and a sense of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply chain management, Business, Operations or equivalent degree required; relevant experience preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of purchasing, planning, materials management, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong ERP/MRP experience with understanding of material planning, replenishment, supplier lead times, inventory management, and purchase order execution, Kanban, PFEP replenishment systems.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency for data analysis and decision-making.
• Proven experience managing international suppliers and driving improvements in delivery and supply performance.
• Ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and execute in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to influence suppliers and collaborate cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities for direct material suppliers and commodities including RFQ, PO placement, supplier commitments, expediting, reschedules, and continuity planning.
• Use ERP/MRP outputs and data analytics to manage material requirements, identify supply risks, and ensure timely replenishment for production schedules.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships focused on delivery performance, quality, responsiveness, and capacity planning.
• Monitor supplier lead times, promise dates, inventory exposure, and open orders to mitigate shortages.
• Partner with Strategic Sourcing, Engineering, Quality, Planning and Manufacturing on new product introductions, changes, supplier qualification, and corrective actions.
• Analyze procurement and supplier performance data using advanced Excel and ERP reporting to support decision-making.
• Support inventory optimization through replenishment parameters, lead times, and order policies; manage supplier performance.
• Lead supplier recovery and root-cause investigations related to delivery, quality, and capacity constraints.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve procurement processes and ERP/MRP execution.
• Ensure compliance with quality, customer, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

ERP/MRP Proficiency

Data Analysis & Excel Skills

Inventory & Replenishment Planning

Procurement Execution

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

Planning & Organization

Problem Solving & Decision Making

Accountability & Execution

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Communication & Influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

3-5 years purchasing/planning experience

ERP/MRP and Kanban/PFEP knowledge

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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

POSITION SUMMARY:

Buyer II to support procurement and material availability for our precision motor manufacturing operations in West Chester, PA. This role supports products serving various end use markets where Quality, Compliance, Delivery performance, and Supply continuity are critical to customer success.

The Buyer II will independently manage assigned suppliers and commodities while partnering with Planning, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Sourcing teams to ensure uninterrupted material flow, optimize inventory, and support business growth. The ideal candidate combines strong purchasing expertise, analytical capability, ERP/MRP proficiency, and supplier management experience with a continuous improvement mindset and a strong sense of urgency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Along with those identified below, other duties may be assigned.

• Manage procurement activities for assigned direct material suppliers and commodities, including RFQ, purchase order placement, supplier commitments, expedites, reschedules, and supply continuity planning.
• Utilize ERP/MRP planning outputs and data analytics to manage material requirements, identify supply risks, and ensure timely replenishment to support production schedules and customer commitments.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships focused on delivery performance, quality, responsiveness, capacity planning, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor supplier lead times, promise dates, inventory exposure, and open order status to proactively mitigate shortages and production disruptions.
• Partner with Strategic Sourcing, Engineering, Quality, Planning and Manufacturing on new product introductions, engineering changes, supplier qualification efforts, and corrective actions.
• Analyze procurement, inventory, and supplier performance data using advanced Excel and ERP reporting tools to support operational decision-making and drive performance improvements.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives through effective management of replenishment parameters, lead times, order policies, and supplier performance.
• Lead supplier recovery activities and root-cause investigations related to delivery, quality, and capacity constraints.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that improve procurement processes, ERP/MRP execution, supplier performance, and overall supply chain effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality requirements, customer requirements, and regulatory obligations supporting customers.

COMPETENCIES:

• Supplier Relationship Management
• ERP/MRP Proficiency
• Data Analysis & Excel Skills
• Inventory & Replenishment Planning
• Procurement Execution
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Planning & Organization
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Accountability & Execution
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement
• Communication & Influence

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply chain management, Business, Operations or equivalent degree required; relevant experience preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of purchasing, planning, materials management, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong ERP/MRP experience with demonstrated understanding of material planning, replenishment processes, supplier lead times, inventory management, and purchase order execution, Kanban, PFEP replenishment systems.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency, including the ability to analyze large datasets, develop analytical models, perform data validation, and support fact-based decision-making.
• Proven experience managing international suppliers and driving improvements in delivery, responsiveness, and supply performance.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and execute effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence suppliers and collaborate cross-functionally.

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, refugees in the United States, or individuals that otherwise qualify for a license permitting them to hold the position.

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 [e-mail]. 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 [e-mail].

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