Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. 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.
Our 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.
Our 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.
At 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!
What We Offer
At 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:
Competitive compensation and benefits
Work-life flexibility
Recognition and rewards
Development and career opportunities
A safe and inclusive workplace
Why You Will Love this Job
BASIC FUNCTION
Under the general supervision of the Director of Procurement and within the guidelines of Company policies, procedures, controls, and objectives; initiate contact with a wide variety of suppliers to obtain products equal to Rehlko specifications.
Conduct sourcing events evaluating total cost of ownership, availability, lead time, and quality that will achieve a competitive advantage for Rehlko and its customers. Award business to successful suppliers based on their financial soundness, technical proficiency, ethical integrity, and ability to meet Rehlko’s needs for quality products and services at the least total cost.
Maintain Supplier relationships and drive supplier performance. Provide assistance to the material schedulers when needed to support supplier delivery performance.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in the management of Engines and Alternator product categories.
Develop an efficient supply base capable of achieving Divisional goals of quality, delivery and pricing through supplier visits, trade shows, personal interviews, telephone and written correspondence both nationally and globally.
Responsible for creating and maintaining an efficient and effective supplier relationship with the supply base.
Actively initiate cost reduction programs and work with Suppliers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Materials functions for successful implementation.
Provide solutions, alternatives, and ideas to improve commodity group. Knowledge of leading-edge trends in market and industry, taking initiative to undertake improvement opportunities. Set spend level strategies for business unit. Skilled in identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities within the company and the supply base.
Create and maintain category strategies for major spend categories. Provide management with recommendations for current and future sourcing strategies.
Leverage knowledge of the industry and how the supply base can influence Rehlko products including changes in technology, product validation and global factors affecting component availability.
Request 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.
Manage New Product Development projects within the Buyers category responsibility.
Work with the Materials Department and Suppliers to develop and maintain production and support inventory programs.
Use sound decision making principles in conducting business which affects price variance, inventory levels, and quality levels.
Write, analyze, and issue various weekly, monthly, and annual reports and status updates.
Establish and maintain supplier stocking programs. Maintain standard cost files. Review all Engineering Notifications and drawings covering areas of responsibility.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Supply Chain, Business or Engineering Program or bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Five years of purchasing experience required. Manufacturing background a plus.
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 [email protected]. Rehlko is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Our Values
Curiosity – Seek, learn, share
Trust – Go farther together
Pace – Focus to go faster
Excellence – Find the win every day
Top Skills
What We Do
Rehlko is a global leader in energy resilience, delivering the solutions critical to sustain and improve life. Formerly, for more than 100 years as Kohler Energy, our teams have excelled, reliably meeting today’s energy needs while planning for tomorrow’s. Now, with a new name and increased focus, we are giving our customers more control over where energy is sourced and where it goes, from industrial applications to your own backyard. Our solutions give people the resilience they need to keep building a brighter future, together. At Rehlko, we innovate relentlessly because we know we don’t just offer energy solutions – we are creating an energy resilient world for a better future. We provide worldwide solutions thanks to our regional locations in NA, EMEA, LATAM, APAC, and India. Learn more about our products: Power Systems North America: https://www.powersystems.rehlko.com Power Systems EMEA: https://www.powersystems.rehlko.com/emea Engines: https://www.engines.rehlko.com Rehlko’s affiliated brands include Kohler Home Energy, Kohler Uninterruptible Power, Curtis Instruments, and Clarke Energy.
