Senior Buyer II - Strategic Procurement (Onsite)

Regal Rexnord Corp; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

HSA & FSA spending accounts

Paid time off & holidays

401k with company match

Life & AD&D insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Regal Rexnord Corp. in West Chester, PA seeks a Buyer II to support procurement and material availability for precision motor manufacturing operations.

You will manage assigned suppliers, partner with planning, operations, engineering, quality and sourcing to ensure uninterrupted material flow and optimized inventory, driving continuous improvement and timely production commitments. The role requires strong purchasing expertise, ERP/MRP proficiency, supplier management experience, and a sense of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply chain management, Business, Operations or equivalent degree required; relevant experience preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of purchasing, planning, materials management, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong ERP/MRP experience with understanding of material planning, replenishment, supplier lead times, inventory management, and purchase order execution, Kanban, PFEP replenishment systems.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency for data analysis and decision-making.
• Proven experience managing international suppliers and driving improvements in delivery and supply performance.
• Ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and execute in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to influence suppliers and collaborate cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities for direct material suppliers and commodities including RFQ, PO placement, supplier commitments, expediting, reschedules, and continuity planning.
• Use ERP/MRP outputs and data analytics to manage material requirements, identify supply risks, and ensure timely replenishment for production schedules.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships focused on delivery performance, quality, responsiveness, and capacity planning.
• Monitor supplier lead times, promise dates, inventory exposure, and open orders to mitigate shortages.
• Partner with Strategic Sourcing, Engineering, Quality, Planning and Manufacturing on new product introductions, changes, supplier qualification, and corrective actions.
• Analyze procurement and supplier performance data using advanced Excel and ERP reporting to support decision-making.
• Support inventory optimization through replenishment parameters, lead times, and order policies; manage supplier performance.
• Lead supplier recovery and root-cause investigations related to delivery, quality, and capacity constraints.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve procurement processes and ERP/MRP execution.
• Ensure compliance with quality, customer, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

ERP/MRP Proficiency

Data Analysis & Excel Skills

Inventory & Replenishment Planning

Procurement Execution

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

Planning & Organization

Problem Solving & Decision Making

Accountability & Execution

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Communication & Influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

3-5 years purchasing/planning experience

ERP/MRP and Kanban/PFEP knowledge

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Regal Rexnord Corp. in West Chester, PA seeks a Buyer II to support procurement and material availability for precision motor manufacturing operations.

You will manage assigned suppliers, partner with planning, operations, engineering, quality and sourcing to ensure uninterrupted material flow and optimized inventory, driving continuous improvement and timely production commitments. The role requires strong purchasing expertise, ERP/MRP proficiency, supplier management experience, and a sense of