Senior Buyer

API Delevan, Inc.

East Aurora (NY)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 100,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx

HSA / Health Care FSA / Dependent Care

Paid Time Off and Holidays

401k Retirement Plan with Employer Mat

Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Leaves

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

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

The role requires a proactive, analytical mindset with focus on reliability, cost optimization, and risk mitigation within a highly regulated environment. Onsite role supporting site operations.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business or related field.
5+ years procurement or supply chain experience in aerospace/electronics manufacturing.
Ability to read blueprints and technical specifications.
Strong Excel and analytical skills.
Preferred familiarity with ITAR/DFARS and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Develop sourcing strategies that support aerospace, defense, and electronics manufacturing.
Lead supplier selection, qualification, negotiations, and performance management.
Place and manage purchase orders, confirm deliveries, expedite materials and maintain supplier relationships.
Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Product Management and Planning teams to support production readiness.
Drive inventory optimization through ERP/MRP best practices, Kanban and lean replenishment.
Analyze supplier risk and proactively address supply continuity challenges.
Lead supplier performance reviews and implement corrective actions for quality and delivery.

Skills

Procurement

Supply chain

Negotiation

ERP/MRP

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Business/related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Work Model

This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office. ____________________ 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 high‑precision 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 supplier‑development 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.
Physical Demand and Work Environment: 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 – the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

SALARY RANGE

$90,000-$100,000

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

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 Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. 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 Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.

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