Jobs · Purchasing · Illinois

Indirect Procurement Expert

Regal Rexnord · Rosemont, IL · 2 wk ago
Purchasing$130k–$170k/yrFull-time

Position Overview

We are seeking an Indirect Procurement Expert to join Regal Rexnord’s Indirect Procurement team. This role is a critical leadership position responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies across all business segments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the global Indirect Sourcing Strategy, including categories such as CapEx - specifically industrial equipment purchases, Energy, Staffing, Equipment Rentals and Purchases, and Industrial Equipment Maintenance.

  • Lead supplier negotiations and manage complex, multi-year relationships to enable long-term business objectives.

  • Collaborate with global supply chain, plant operations, engineering, and corporate leaders to align sourcing strategies with business goals.

  • Drive cost savings initiatives, total cost of ownership (TCO) optimization, and supplier risk mitigation.

  • Establish and deploy standard processes, policies, and compliance frameworks across all segments.

  • Conduct market analysis and provide insights on pricing trends, availability, and risk factors.

  • Develop and maintain KPIs, reporting dashboards, and strategic sourcing plans for leadership review.

  • Serve as a strategic partner to finance and operations teams to ensure accurate expense reporting and trade working capital (TWC) performance.

  • Build strong supplier relationships and position Regal Rexnord as a preferred customer.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field

  • 10+ years of experience in Indirect sourcing within a manufacturing or industrial environment

  • Proven success in developing and leading strategic sourcing programs and delivering year-over-year cost savings

  • Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence at all organizational levels, including C-suite

  • Expertise in contract lifecycle management, supplier risk mitigation, and compliance

  • Familiarity with sourcing tools and platforms (e.g., Ariba, SAP, GEP)

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

  • MBA preferred

  • APICS certification preferred

Work Type

This role follows a Hybrid Work Schedule requiring a minimum of 3 in-office days per week, Monday through Thursday, at your designated Regal Rexnord office, with the option to work remotely up to 2 days per week, including Friday.

Compensation Details

$130,000 - $170,000

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s 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 Company’s 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 Company’s 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 RegalRexnord.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

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