Buyer (Arlington, TX)

This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office.

About the role

Thomson Power Systems (TPS), a Regal Rexnord company, is a leading manufacturer of electrical products and systems for the power generation industry with over 50 years of proven excellence. As we expand into a new facility near Arlington, TX, we're seeking a Buyer to support our new procurement team. Reporting directly to the Arlington Supply Chain Manager, the successful candidate will ensure the business has the right quantity of goods and materials at the right time and cost to meet production and operational needs. This role involves strategic planning, purchasing, inventory control, and supplier relationship management to ensure an uninterrupted flow of materials required for production. This is a great opportunity for someone excited about being part of a winning team and working toward career growth.

Responsibilities

• Drive demand planning through SAP and established MRP process.
• Monitor and analyze vendor performance data to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Act as the primary point of contact for vendors, resolving escalations related to delivery, quality, and pricing discrepancies.
• Place purchasing orders and follow up with suppliers to meet the production schedule.
• Maintain the integrity of work order and purchase order data in SAP.
• Manage inventory levels (stock, buy-in, VMI, MRO) for reorder.
• Develop strategies to increase inventory turnover.
• Review daily and weekly production plans to ensure material availability.
• Monitor, identify, and resolve past due backlog issues proactively.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and trade compliance procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and activities as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in procurement with demonstrated results.
• Demonstrated experience in ERP and MRP (transactional and planning module).
• Experience in SAP will be considered an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Effective communication skills in English.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization.

Skills

• Strong negotiation skills.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

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 worldwide 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. Regal Rexnord serves end markets including factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture. The company operates through three segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control, with offices and manufacturing, sales, and service facilities worldwide.