Brief description:purchase a group of mro / capex and commodities and services which include items of high technical content and which may be sophisticated in nature.responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors.evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers.key accountabilities- procure mrp raw materials and hardware items as required through approved sources of supply assuring that the following criteria is meet:- purchase mro and capex shop buys through discrete orders, vmi, and kanban programs.- assist in establishing and maintaining cost reduction and method improvement programs with reporting and documentation to purchasing management.- assist in establishing new suppliers as needed for new development programs, working with engineering and quality to ensure adherence to regal rexnord requirements.job requirements- minimum of five years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.- experience execution purchases mro / capex.- bachelor's degree in business administration, purchasing management, or a related field.- english as second language 90% proficiency.- a working knowledge of the legal aspects of purchasing.- knowledge of the mechanics of an mrp / erp system and how it applies to production control and procurement processes.- background with formed metal and exotic materials preferred.- knowledge of metals, processing and all related information necessary to communicate effectively internally and externally.- familiarity with commodities to be purchased, sources of supply, market conditions and available products.- knowledge of purchasing policies and procedures and corporate national/international agreements.- must have excellent advance skills in excel (pivot tables, vlookups, etc).- outside process (heat treating, platting, outside machining) a plus.about regal rexnord- 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.