Position Summary - Category Manager III Electronics

Identifies selects and manages global supplier relationships for assigned categories to ensure that products and services are delivered to the quality cost and delivery performance levels required. May ensure all engineering customer security and EHS requirements are met. Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned categories.

Executes sourcing vision and strategy for assigned categories including BVC objectives and developing team synergy. Collaborates with other internal functions to ensure that we meet customer requirements. Monitors supplier relationships to ensure strategic alignment and sustainability. Ensures standardized processes are followed as required.

Responsible for driving material cost downs supplier terms improvement Best Value Country (BVC) sourcing NPD (new product development) launch support category strategies and annual operations planning for a select group of categories. Manages global supplier relationships to ensure that products and services are delivered to the quality cost and delivery performance levels required.

Reviews RFQ packages and spreadsheet analysis to make recommendations for improvement. Identifies potential suppliers and makes recommendations on supplier selections based on total cost analysis and quality compliance. Performs supplier negotiations and determines most competitive total cost solutions using creativity and latitude.

Defines drives and implements continuous improvement to ensure objectives are met. Leads simplification in the overall Supply Chain process. Provides expertise to internal team as well as other internal functions.

Regal Rexnord Corporation (RRX) is a $6.5B publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power transmit and control motion. The Companys 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 Companys automation offering comprised of controls actuators drives and precision motors controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Sourcing Strategy of direct materials ranging from switches terminals capacitors and cord sets to name a few; and collaborating with the mechanical part of the Sourcing team for various projects
• Additional experience and knowledge around EMS suppliers and PCBA manufacturing as it relates to SMT lines (equipment tooling automation) control plans (relating to SOP and traceability) with a focus on removing inefficiency from the production line and managed forecast to reduce material exposure associated with E&O.
• Manage & coordinate all sourcing activities together with key stakeholders having a satisfying performance on quality delivery cost performance and sustainability improvements

• Meet business objectives including significant material cost downs payment terms improvement and Best Value Country vs localization sourcing objectives make vs buy analysis.
• Negotiates with suppliers in order to get the best conditions and find new alternatives of suppliers or materials to support the business in relation to business cycles customer needs new products and changing market demands aligned with stakeholders securing production.
• Manage all supplier relationships within assigned categories including globally with BVC suppliers
• Supplier Negotiations and contracting with Legal team support (local and international)
• Manage individual category/ categories with local plant support. Performs supplier negotiations and determines most competitive total cost solutions.
• Support Commercial Systems Director of Global Sourcing and Sourcing Manager where appropriate/necessary for career growth

Required Education / Experience / Skills:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent related experience. 3-5 years.
• Masters Degree a distinct positive
• Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma or APIC Certification a distinct positive
• Proven Negotiation skills
• Proven track record obtaining Material Cost Out (MCO) savings
• Background and track record of successful Best Value Country (BVC) sourcing
• Ability to build relationships both externally and internally to deliver successful team objectives
• Ability to think and act strategically in support of business and team objectives

Travel:

• As necessary (estimated at 20%/-)

Language:

• Bilingual a distinct large plus (Spanish/English)
• Chinese a plus but not mandatory

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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 30000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power transmit and control motion. The Companys 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 Companys 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 Companys 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 .

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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 youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement please email 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

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