Purchasing Manager I: Supplier & Inventory Lead

API Delevan, Inc.; Columbia City (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA/FSA

Paid Time Off

401k with matching

Life and AD&D Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Regal Rexnord is seeking a Manager I, Purchasing to lead supplier relationships, negotiate agreements, and optimize raw material procurement for manufacturing ops. You will partner with Materials Manager to improve cost, quality, delivery, and inventory, while mentoring Buyers and Purchasing Assistants.

The role oversees Kanban, MTO, supplier forecasts, and PFEP initiatives, with responsibilities spanning data management, expediting, and continuous improvement across Purchasing and Operations.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, or related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and Kanban systems.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, material flow, and purchasing processes.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across all levels and functions of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience using ERP systems and purchasing databases.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory capabilities.

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

Vendor relationships

Negotiation

Kanban

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Associate's Degree in Supply Chain/Business/Operations

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Operations

Tools

SAP ERP

ERP systems

Purchasing databases

Job description

Regal Rexnord is seeking a Manager I, Purchasing to lead supplier relationships, negotiate agreements, and optimize raw material procurement for manufacturing ops. You will partner with Materials Manager to improve cost, quality, delivery, and inventory, while mentoring Buyers and Purchasing Assistants.

The role oversees Kanban, MTO, supplier forecasts, and PFEP initiatives, with responsibilities spanning data management, expediting, and continuous improvement across Purchasing and Operations.