JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Summary: Leads and develops the Purchasing Team of Buyers at the Oshkosh Site of the Automation Solutions Business Unit in procurement of required materials, supplies, equipment and services to achieve the financial and operating objectives set by the overall organizational business plan. Responsible for developing the Purchasing Team and ensuring materials availability through procurement to meet production and cost objectives. Drives a Lean Culture in a high energy team environment. Provides hiring, promotion and disciplinary action recommendations, as well as performance evaluation and feedback for direct reports. Major Responsibilities: Collaborates with the Purchasing Manager and Manufacturing, Materials, Project Management, Engineering and Leadership, as well as other areas in the general Supply Chain organization, including Sourcing, to drive Supply Chain performance by improving supplier cost, quality, and lead times and reducing component and assembly inventory levels. Negotiates, expedites and develops supplier network to meet daily production and customer requirements Facilitates and leads strong supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials. Investigates potential for delays and/or quality issues, identifies alternative (approved) plans, and engages, elevates when any sourced item will not arrive on time to support the schedule. Supports removal of barriers to improve shipping and receiving costs to facilitate timely transport of goods within budgets and government regulations. Ensures continued employee growth through development. Establishes and maintains appropriate systems and processes to ensure honest, fair, and ethical work environment; adhering to legal regulations. Manages both human and economic resources. Required Education / Experience / Skills: 2 plus year of Direct Purchasing and, Sourcing Leadership Experience Experience with computerized purchasing systems including EPR/MRP, with SAP experience desired Ability to deal and negotiate with suppliers desired Strong organizational skills desired Ability to function with little oversight desired Effective communicator (verbal, written) desired Strong technical aptitude desired Analytical/ data driven desired 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 \$6.5B 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... For full info follow application link. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Minority/Veteran/Disabled ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/838ADDE20A1D492B