Buyer/Planner

SUMMARYHas delegated responsibility for determining vendors, negotiating price, placing orders, expediting orders and processing paperwork for stock, non-stock supplies and technical or engineering items including materials and services.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesResponsible for purchasing and negotiating materials from vendors. Documents pricing and completes purchase order forms.Works with the current vendor base to understand their process, work together to improve quality, delivery and pricing and evaluates vendor performance.Deals with vendors in the development of new design items, according to complex and strict specifications.Follows up on back orders, expedites delivery of orders and makes special arrangements for delivery; communicates to the department the expected delivery date.Keeps abreast of market and product developments and interviews representatives for potential new sources of supply.Maintains the computer system on pricing and vendors to ensure accurate information.Substitutes for the other buyers during vacation or any absences.May represent the department in any meeting or activity where purchasing is involved or is an issue.Works under high level of supervisor.Critical CompetenciesPC LiterateOperating knowledge of ERP systemsSAP preferredExcel experience a must.Clear oral and written communication.Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years buyer experience; will consider other degrees with additional years’ experience in lieu of bachelor’s.BS in related field highly preferred.1-3 years of previous experienceExperience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.Excel and ERP familiaritySolid communication and organizational skillsPhysical Demand and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk, also must occasionally lift and /or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision ability required by this job are related to the use of computers including close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. Overnight travel less than 10%.The work environment is mostly in an office setting, occasionally maybe in a production setting or outside vendor’s machine shops.BenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug CoverageSpending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)Paid Time Off and Holidays401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer ContributionsLife and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) InsurancePaid LeavesTuition AssistanceAbout Regal RexnordRegal 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 StatementRegal 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