Senior Buyer

Regal Rexnord Corp; East Aurora (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k with matching employer

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Regal Rexnord is seeking a Senior Procurement Buyer for its Delevan site, focused on sourcing, planning, and procuring materials for aerospace, defense and electronics manufacturing. The role emphasizes supplier management, cost optimization, and regulatory compliance in a highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities include leading supplier negotiations, expediting orders, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement while ensuring on-time deliveries and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business or related field.
• 5+ years in procurement or supply chain in aerospace, defense or electronics manufacturing.
• Ability to read blueprints, technical specifications and drawings.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP and Kanban systems (Oracle preferred).
• Strong Excel skills and analytical mindset.
• Understanding of ITAR, DFARS and AS9100 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for aerospace, defense and electronics ops.
• Lead supplier selection, qualification, negotiations and performance management.
• Place, track and expedit[e] orders; manage supplier relationships to meet commitments.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure material availability and schedules.
• Drive inventory optimization via ERP/MRP, Kanban and Lean replenishment.
• Analyze market and supplier risk; address supply continuity proactively.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Product Management, Planning and Customer Service.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and corrective actions for continuous improvement.
• Support supplier quality issue resolution per company and regs.
• Monitor KPIs: OTD, PPV, inventory turns and cost savings.
• Identify cost-reduction and VAVE opportunities to boost performance.
• Assist with invoice discrepancies and monthly planning activities.

Skills

Aerospace procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

ERP/MRP

Excel

Blueprint reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business

Tools

Oracle ERP

Kanban systems

Lean manufacturing

Job description

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

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Regal Rexnord Corporation ("Regal Rexnord") is a leading manufacturer of electric motors, electrical motion controls, power generation and mechanical power transmission products and sub-systems, serving customers around the world in the general industrial, consumer, commercial construction, food & beverage, and alternative energy end markets, among others. Regal Rexnord sells its products and solutions to OEMs, through distributors, and directly to end-users. Regal Rexnord has become a $7.3B company with 36,000 associates globally.

Scope of role

DELEVAN is an electronics manufacturer of Inductors, Radio Frequency coils, chokes, transformers, and resolvers with a strong brand for over 75 years, and the only manufacturer in the world with Mil-PRF-39010 Level 'S' accreditation. Global supplier of frameless, framed, and tandem resolvers to automation, commercial, industrial, and aerospace and defense industries. We form part of Regal Rexnord Corporation (NASDAQ: RRX) portfolio of product offerings, under the Operating Company of Linear Motion.

The Senior Procurement Buyer plays a critical leadership role in sourcing, planning, and procuring materials, components, and services essential for highprecision aerospace, defense, and electronics manufacturing. This role ensures alignment between procurement strategy, production requirements, regulatory compliance, supplier performance, and business goals. The position requires a proactive, analytical, and strategic mindset, with a focus on reliability, quality, cost optimization, and risk mitigation within a highly regulated environment. The role will provide support to sustain existing operations and develop new products for the site.

Key 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.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field, experience in manufacturing, preferably, planning OR relevant manufacturing experience.
• 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 is required.
• Good organizational skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated negotiation, analytical, and supplierdevelopment skills.
• Ability to analyze data, form strategic plans and execute at a tactical level.
• Understanding of concepts in a Lean Manufacturing Environment and Kanban Supply Chains.
• Preferred understanding of AS9100, ITAR, DFARS, and other regulatory requirements.
• Self-starter, change agent, and problem solver with a strong sense of urgency.

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, and refugees in the United States, or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position.

Physical Demand and Work Environment

Physical Demands

Physical Demands - while performing the duties in this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.

Work Environment

Work Environment - the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

SALARY RANGE:

$90,000-$100,000

Compensation is based on a variety of factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, responsibilities, candidate experience, education, qualifications, and business considerations.

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, and refugees in the United States, or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position.

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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] 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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