Senior Aerospace Procurement Strategist

Regal Rexnord; East Aurora (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Regal Rexnord is seeking a Senior Procurement Buyer to lead sourcing for aerospace, defense, and electronics manufacturing. You will manage supplier selection, negotiations, and performance while ensuring regulatory compliance and timely deliveries.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, ERP/MRP optimization, Lean inventory practices, and cross-functional collaboration to support new product introductions and ongoing production readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience in aerospace, defense, or electronics manufacturing.
• Strong technical background, combination of education and work experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, technical specifications, and manufacturing drawings.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP/Kanban systems (Oracle preferred).
• Strong analytic skills, a high degree of Microsoft Excel knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that support aerospace, defense, and electronics manufacturing operations.
• Lead supplier selection, qualification, negotiations, and performance management, including suppliers supporting ITAR, DFARS, and AS9100 requirements.
• Place and manage purchase orders, confirm deliveries, expedite materials, and maintain supplier relationships to support customer commitments.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure material availability and production schedule attainment.
• Drive inventory optimization through ERP/MRP best practices, Kanban systems, Lean replenishment strategies, and inventory reduction initiatives.
• Perform market analysis and supplier risk assessments to proactively address supply continuity challenges.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Product Management, Planning, and Customer Service teams to support production readiness and new product introductions.
• Lead supplier performance reviews, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
• Support resolution of supplier quality issues and ensure compliance with company, customer, and industry requirements.
• Analyze and improve key supply chain metrics, including supplier OTD, PPV, inventory turns, and cost savings.
• Identify and lead cost reduction and VAVE initiatives that enhance operational and financial performance.
• Resolve purchasing and supplier-related invoice discrepancies and support monthly planning activities.

Skills

Supply chain management

Procurement strategies

Vendor negotiations

Data analysis

Blueprint reading

Regulatory compliance

ITAR knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP/MRP

Kanban

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Regal Rexnord is seeking a Senior Procurement Buyer to lead sourcing for aerospace, defense, and electronics manufacturing. You will manage supplier selection, negotiations, and performance while ensuring regulatory compliance and timely deliveries.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, ERP/MRP optimization, Lean inventory practices, and cross-functional collaboration to support new product introductions and ongoing production readiness.