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This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.\nOur teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource - energy - that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands.\nOur product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions - large and small - that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.\nAt Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!\nWhat We Offer\nAt Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:\nCompetitive compensation and benefits\n\nWork-life flexibility\n\nRecognition and rewards\n\nDevelopment and career opportunities\n\nA safe and inclusive workplace\n\nWhy You Will Love this Job\nThis role supports purchasing activities for Aftermarket Parts & Service globally. Conduct sourcing events evaluating price, availability, lead time, and quality that will achieve a competitive advantage for Rehlko and its customers. In compliance with Rehlko’s Procurement Policy, award business to suppliers based on financial soundness, technical proficiency, ethical integrity, and ability to meet Rehlko’s needs. Create and maintain supplier source and price records in SAP and resolve invoice discrepancies as they arise. Provide supplier performance feedback and partner with supplier to resolve issues and improve supplier performance. Help the material planners as needed to ensure proper supplier engagement and on-time delivery. Buyer may also support New Product Development projects globally for Rehlko entities & have the ability to support multi-location complex scope projects, while meeting key date deliverables, and project cost targets.\nSpecific Responsibilities:\nWork with the Materials Department and Suppliers to develop and maintain AMPS sales and support inventory programs.\nMonitor and maintain costing files with Accounting, as well as hold vendors to market accountabilities in costing programs.\nLead & support cost reduction programs and work with suppliers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Materials functions for successful implementation.\nRequest and review quotations for new and existing components. Consult with Engineering and Supplier Quality regarding specification deviations. Recommend alternative materials or methods based on knowledge of market availability.\nProvide management with recommendations for future sourcing strategies and supplier base consolidation.\nWork with Supplier Quality to evaluate material rejections and resourcing efforts.\nUse sound decision making principles in conducting business which affects price variance, inventory levels, and quality levels.\nWrite, analyze, and issue various weekly, monthly, and annual reports and status updates.\nFollow-up and resolve late delivery issues; ensure proper handling and delivery of rush orders.\nEstablish and maintain supplier stocking programs. Maintain standard cost files. Review all Engineering Notifications and drawings covering areas of responsibility.\nSupport New Product Development projects globally\nWork cross-functionally to understand and adhere to project timelines and deliverables\nManages the strategic involvement of suppliers at early stages of new projects\nSupport RFQ & analysis for new projects and drive decision execution toward product introduction\nSolving unique supply chain problems and implementing corrective actions and standard procedures\nRequirements:\nBachelor’s degree from an accredited Supply Chain, Business or Engineering Program or bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.\nAt least 2 years of purchasing experience required. \nManufacturing & SAP background a plus.\nApplicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.\nThe Salary range for this position is $63,100.00-$79,500.00.The specific Salary rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.About Us\nRehlko proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation. Our Purpose-Creating an energy resilient world for a better future-and Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about Rehlko at http://www.rehlko.com/who-we-are.\nIn addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with Rehlko matching, and more!?\nRehlko is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, caste, mental or physical disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political belief or affiliation, union membership status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, state, local, or other applicable laws.\nAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA)\nIt is the policy of Rehlko to comply with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and corresponding national, state, local, or other applicable laws. Rehlko will not discriminate against any qualified associate or applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person's physical or mental disability. Rehlko will provide a reasonable accommodation to associates or applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws. 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