Senior Supply Chain Buyer/Planner

Thomson Power Systems (a Regal Rexnord company) is a leading manufacturer of electrical products and systems for use in the power generation industry for over 50 years.  We are currently seeking a talented Senior Supply Chain Buyer/Planner to join our supply chain/purchasing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the business has the right quantity of goods and materials at the right time and at the right cost to meet the production and operational needs. This role involves strategic planning, purchasing, inventory control and supplier relationship management to ensure uninterrupted flow of materials and goods required for production. This is a great opportunity for someone who is excited about being part of a winning team and working towards career growth opportunities.

Main responsibilities:

• Plan, drive, and own all strategic sourcing activities related to assigned commodities with cross-functional team, including operations and engineering.

• Identify strategic opportunities that translate into material cost saving initiatives that align with corporate strategies and financial targets.

• Collaborate with global corporate supply teams to identify, screen and qualify strategic suppliers.

• Drive and own problem solving for corrective actions and innovative solutions and CI.

• Drive and own request for proposal requests including supplier screening and selection.

• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts including payment terms, deliveries, prices, freight terms, currency exchanges, raw material fluctuation and inventory levels per corporate policies.

• Analyze market conditions to determine present and future needs and availability for assigned commodities.

• Provide coaching and support to junior buyers on issues related to assigned commodities.

• Ensure compliance with corporate safety, quality, and trade compliance policies.

• Be the point of contact for assigned commodities.

Education, experience and qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

• 7+ years of experience in procurement with demonstrated results.

• Demonstrated experience in ERP and MRP (transactional and planning module).

• Experience in SAP will be considered as an asset.

• Demonstrated experience in inventory control.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).

• Effective communication skills in English.

• Must be legally authorized in Canada without company sponsorship.

Skills:

• Strong negotiation skills

• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Attention to details and organizational skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000 CAD

The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation for all statewide locations across the United States. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to the physical worksite location, candidate's skill set, level of experience, education and internal peer compensation comparisons.

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