What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Buyer-IT position at Rehlko?
Why Work at Rehlko
We have met today's energy needs while planning for tomorrow's for over 100 years. Beginning with the first modern generator, the Rehlko Automatic Power & Light, launched in 1920, Rehlko has been an innovative leader in energy resilience.
Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, clean energy solutions, and much more that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers.
Our priorities are global: the stability from steady energy sources and reliable back-ups. The power to be able to harness energy, and the freedom of not being dependent on an aging centralized grid. The confidence that clean energy solutions offer when it comes to a sustainable world, and the commitment to keep innovating towards greater impact.
Why You Will Love This Job
Location: Remote with occasional travel
The Senior Buyer-IT is responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment and services from IT suppliers, driving savings and cost avoidances. This role helps optimize IT spend globally, at a corporate level, for all business units and is accountable for key supplier selection decisions within category, working closely with the IT team.
In addition, the Senior Buyer will prepares RFPs and evaluates supplier proposals to determine the best overall solution based upon total cost of ownership and is responsible for contractual negotiations within category. This role will need the ability to rely on extensive industry knowledge, experience, and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and is responsible for setting performance objectives and strategy within category.
Specific Responsibilities
About Us
Rehlko 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.
In 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!?
Rehlko 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.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
It 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. If you have a disability and require an accommodation in the application process or during the course of employment, please contact EnergyJobs@rehlko.com. Rehlko is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
We have met today's energy needs while planning for tomorrow's for over 100 years. Beginning with the first modern generator, the Rehlko Automatic Power & Light, launched in 1920, Rehlko has been an innovative leader in energy resilience.
Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, clean energy solutions, and much more that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers.
Our priorities are global: the stability from steady energy sources and reliable back-ups. The power to be able to harness energy, and the freedom of not being dependent on an aging centralized grid. The confidence that clean energy solutions offer when it comes to a sustainable world, and the commitment to keep innovating towards greater impact.
Why You Will Love This Job
Location: Remote with occasional travel
The Senior Buyer-IT is responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment and services from IT suppliers, driving savings and cost avoidances. This role helps optimize IT spend globally, at a corporate level, for all business units and is accountable for key supplier selection decisions within category, working closely with the IT team.
In addition, the Senior Buyer will prepares RFPs and evaluates supplier proposals to determine the best overall solution based upon total cost of ownership and is responsible for contractual negotiations within category. This role will need the ability to rely on extensive industry knowledge, experience, and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and is responsible for setting performance objectives and strategy within category.
Specific Responsibilities
- Lead strategic sourcing project execution
- Strategize and manage the approach to agreement renewals
- Cross-functional RFx development, roll-out, and evaluation; including supplier selection, proposal analysis, and negotiation
- Raise demand management considerations to ensure effective and efficient spending
- Identify contractual needs and establish agreements that accommodate
- Support (and contribute to) internal stakeholder timelines and budgets
- Primary focus is IT Infrastructure, Telecomms and IT Hardware sourcing, with support to Software sourcing as needed
- Approve new supplier requests and requisitions in a timely manner
- Advise stakeholders on procurement practices, policy and systems usage
- Support ongoing contract management, ensuring commercial aspects are in the best possible position
- Calculate and capture savings and cost avoidances.
- Other tasks as allocated by IT Sourcing Manager
- Bachelor’s Degree Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, IT or related subject preferred or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 5 years of professional sourcing experience and 3 years of IT purchasing experience
- Experience leading negotiations and contract management with suppliers of all sizes
- Experience utilizing P2P, supplier management, eSourcing and contract management systems preferred (Ariba or similar)
About Us
Rehlko 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.
In 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!?
Rehlko 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.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
It 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. If you have a disability and require an accommodation in the application process or during the course of employment, please contact EnergyJobs@rehlko.com. Rehlko is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Salary : $76,050 - $96,050
