Job Description:

Company Description

Rexnord is a $2 billion multi-platform diversified global industrial company with exceptional and trusted brands that serve a diverse array of global end markets. Founded in 1891, Rexnord is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A. and employs approximately 7,000 associates worldwide. For more information about the company visit www.rexnordcorp.com.

The company is operated in a disciplined way with the Rexnord Business System (RBS), a process-based framework for world-class operating performance and continuous improvement. RBS enables speed, scalability and consistency to drive superior customer satisfaction and financial results. By deploying our RBS methodology, Rexnord continues to solidify and grow long-standing, globally competitive businesses, while systematically integrating acquisitions and finding new ways to grow.

Doing the right thing has been part of our core values for more than a century. So have volunteerism and philanthropy, and our Rexnord Foundation formalized this commitment more than 60 years ago. We make our communities better with individual and organizational volunteering, matching gifts, grants, scholarships and corporate donations.

Business Unit:

Zurn Industries, LLC is a recognized leader in commercial, municipal, healthcare and industrial markets. Zurn offers the largest breadth of engineered water solutions, including a wide spectrum of sustainable plumbing products. Zurn delivers total building solutions for new construction and retrofit applications that enhance any building's environment. For more information, visit Zurn.com.

Job Description

The Buyer is responsible for handling the full life cycle of assigned materials. Our Buyer will ensure availability of components to meet production schedule demands and will maintain acceptable inventory levels within defined parameters. This role is pivotal in supporting production with the materials they need, at competitive prices.

Key Accountabilities

• Accountable for overall inventory position and availability of 'assigned' items


• Determines dispositioning actions of E&O material (in concert with departmental/company goals)


• Partners with Strategic Sourcing to establish strategic suppliers for all major commodities, both international and domestic, who can deliver ideal QDC and allow us to meet working capital goals


• Assists in negotiations of contracts with strategic suppliers


• Negotiates better pricing from incumbent suppliers


• Transfers logical parts to Kanban (CEK)


• Manages the relationship between suppliers and factories


• Relays defects & issues with goods and communicates them to suppliers


• Processes special tasks within the BU systems


• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferred


• 5+ years related experience


• Understanding material requirements for purchasing, planning, and scheduling


• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders, balancing team and individual responsibilities


• Familiarity with and understanding of continuous improvement and lean concepts


• Strong analytical skills using data parameters to make purchasing decisions


• Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications


• High degree of creativity, flexibility, and resourcefulness in the pursuit of cost improvements

Additional Information

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive Salary


• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance


• Matching 401(k) Contribution


• Health Savings Account


• Educational Reimbursement


• Matching Gift Program

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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