Onsite Purchasing Manager I: Supplier & Inventory Leadership

Regal Rexnord Corp; Columbia City (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Pharmacy

Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FS

Paid Time Off and Holidays

401k Retirement Plan with Matching

Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Leaves

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Regal Rexnord is seeking a Manager I, Purchasing to lead supplier relationships, negotiate agreements, and secure materials for manufacturing operations. You will partner with the Materials Manager to improve cost, quality, delivery, and inventory performance while guiding Buyers and Purchasing Assistants.

You will oversee raw material procurement, Kanban, supplier-managed inventory, PFEP, warehouse optimization, and data management, driving continuous improvement across Purchasing and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in supply chain, business, operations management, or related field is required.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and Kanban systems is preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and purchasing databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships and strategic supplier partnerships.
• Negotiate purchasing agreements and identify supplier cost reduction opportunities.
• Coordinate and implement supplier-managed inventory and Kanban programs.
• Support new product launches, engineering changes, and material requirements with Engineering and Operations.
• Assist materials personnel in resolving vendor and material-related issues.
• Manage expediting activities, including past-due orders, missed shipments, and urgent customer requirements.
• Prepare and review purchase orders and inventory orders, ensuring accuracy in specifications, pricing, and supplier communication.
• Execute daily release management and Kanban card activities, including ordering, tracking, and replenishment.
• Monitor purchasing and inventory performance metrics and communicate results to leadership teams.
• Process Make-to-Order (MTO) and sequence purchase orders based on production requirements.
• Analyze purchasing and inventory data to proactively identify and resolve potential issues.
• Process supplier forecasts and adjust inventory replenishment strategies as needed.
• Manage milk run schedules, delivery performance, and packaging inventory systems.
• Maintain SAP purchasing data and other purchasing-related databases and reports.
• Support warehouse layout improvements and PFEP initiatives to optimize material presentation and flow.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within Purchasing, Manufacturing, and support operations.
• Supervise and provide mentorship and development for Buyer(s) and Purchasing Assistant(s).
• Perform employee leadership responsibilities including performance management, training, coaching, scheduling, timekeeping, and performance reviews.
• Complete other purchasing and raw material management responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Supplier relationships

Negotiation

Kanban

Inventory management

ERP systems

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Associate's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, or related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Regal Rexnord is seeking a Manager I, Purchasing to lead supplier relationships, negotiate agreements, and secure materials for manufacturing operations. You will partner with the Materials Manager to improve cost, quality, delivery, and inventory performance while guiding Buyers and Purchasing Assistants.

You will oversee raw material procurement, Kanban, supplier-managed inventory, PFEP, warehouse optimization, and data management, driving continuous improvement across Purchasing and