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Buyer II

Regal Rexnord · Marengo, IL · $65,000–$80,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you reduced inventory without hurting on-time delivery.

What they are checking: Whether they can balance lean inventory against service, which is the core tension in this role.

Tell me about a supplier negotiation where you got a better price or terms.

What they are checking: Whether they can save money while keeping supplier relationships healthy.

How have you worked with quality and a supplier to fix a recurring defect?

What they are checking: Whether they help drive supplier corrective action instead of just returning bad parts.

Tell me about a lean process improvement you led in materials or purchasing.

What they are checking: Whether they can lead lean improvements, which the posting lists as a key responsibility.

What would you do

A key part is going to be late and it will stop a customer order. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they expedite, find alternatives and communicate early instead of waiting for the shortage to hit.

You build the daily production schedule. How do you decide which orders run first when everything seems urgent?

What they are checking: Whether they can prioritize by customer due date and capacity while working with internal customers on tradeoffs.

About the work

Walk me through your daily routine for placing purchase orders and confirming delivery with suppliers.

What they are checking: Whether they have a steady, organized system that keeps material arriving before the floor runs short.

How do you resize a Kanban when demand patterns change?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how Kanban quantities relate to demand and lead time, and keep them current.

What do you know about first article inspection, and how does it fit into the buying process?

What they are checking: Whether they understand FAI well enough to make sure new parts are approved before production depends on them.

What ERP or MRP systems have you used, and how much do you trust the MRP messages they give you?

What they are checking: Whether they use system recommendations wisely and catch bad data instead of following it blindly.

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The full job description

As published by Regal Rexnord.

Work Model: This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office. ____________________ We are seeking a Buyer/Planner to join our Marengo team. The Buyer/Planner will be responsible for performing and managing the buying/planning functions.  Duties include responsibility for material replenishment process management, Inventory Management, Scheduling Customer Orders on the Production Floor, customer relations and job planning activities to support 100% on-time delivery and cost goals. Key Responsibilities • Place purchase orders for materials and confirm delivery with suppliers, expedite material as needed • Lead Lean Materials process improvement initiatives • Drive inventory reduction and cost savings through lean tools and supplier negotiations • Generating Daily Production Schedule to meet customer OTD • Coordinate schedules with outside suppliers and internal operations • Work closely with Internal Customers to prioritize production schedule and backlog • Monitor Kanban Ordering system, resize to current demand patterns • Drive inventory reduction, cost savings and OTD • Support Customer Service, Product Managers and Engineering as required • Resolve and work on quality issues with the quality team and suppliers • Drive FAI process by using lean tools like FPQP • Other duties as assigned PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field, experience in manufacturing, preferably, planning OR 5 years minimum relevant manufacturing experience • Strong technical background, combination of education and work experience • Ability to read Blue Prints • Strong oral and written communication skills • Strong analytic skills, a high degree of Microsoft Excel knowledge is required • Good organizational skills and problem-solving abilities • Ability to analyze data, form strategic plans and execute at the tactical level • Kanban experience, Oracle software is preferred • Understanding of concepts in a Lean Manufacturing Environment and Kanban Supply Chains • Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency • Change Agent, demonstrated ability to drive process improvements • US Citizen, Permanent Resident or Green Card holder (for ITAR compliance purposes) Physical Demand and Work Environment Physical Demands – while performing the duties in this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. Work Environment – the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a ‘U.S. Person’, which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and refugees in the United States, or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position. Expected salary: $65,000 - $80,000 annually. 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. 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 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. The Linear Motion Division is a major contributor to the Segment, with approximately 1,500 global associates and $400M in revenue. There are 10 main sites located across the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, & Europe. 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 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 Statement Regal 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 Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters Notification to Agencies : Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.

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