Contract Specialist

About the role

The Contract Specialist supports Regal Rexnord’s enterprise Strategic Sourcing function by assisting with commercial contracting and related process improvements. Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Strategic Sourcing & Sustainability, the role is responsible for managing and supporting the contract lifecycle in alignment with organizational policies and legal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate, and redline NDAs and commercial agreements, with a primary focus on procurement of goods, and manage negotiations through redlines, internal stakeholder discussions and supplier engagement.
• Serve as a key legal partner to the sourcing team, advising on legal and commercial risk, aligning agreements to organizational standards, and supporting development of a resilient supply chain and achievement of company objectives.
• Apply and counsel on contract policies, standards, and internal controls to support compliance, sourcing strategies, continuous improvement initiatives and related regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across a decentralized, global organization with multiple business divisions.
• Identify commercial and legal risks, advise on mitigation options, support negotiations and dispute resolution, and escalate risks appropriately in coordination with legal team members.
• Contribute to ongoing enhancements in contracting processes and contract management practices to improve efficiency and consistency.

Requirements

• 7–10+ years of experience in contracts management, commercial contracting, or a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating and managing commercial agreements and NDAs, preferably within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Proven support of sourcing or supply chain teams, including contract negotiation related to procurement of goods.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of commercial risk management and negotiation strategy.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, manage a high volume of contracts, prioritize effectively, and escalate issues appropriately.
• Comfort interfacing directly with legal colleagues, suppliers, and internal business stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree.