Buyer/Planner

RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: RBC/RBCP) is a leading international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components and essential systems for the industrial, defense and aerospace industries.  Founded in 1919, the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical and/or regulated bearing products and components requiring sophisticated design, testing and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial, aerospace and defense markets.  We currently have 56 facilities, of which 37 are manufacturing facilities in ten countries and our market capitalization is approximately $6.2  billion.

The Buyer/Planner is responsible for procurement, expediting, and vendor evaluation duties in accordance with standard purchasing procedures.  Must identify and investigate new sources of supply, price and delivery via the quoting process and is responsible for procuring in a timely fashion, and at the minimum cost, the quantity and quality of items necessary to service API’s operating and production requirements.

Principal Responsibilities

 Initiates Purchase Orders for Parts

1. Secures and Analyzes quotations
2. Coordinates Planning and schedule and inventory control based on MRP requirements
3. Coordinates quality and engineering changes with Suppliers.
4. Monitors and maintains supplier deliveries