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Position: Indirect Procurement Expert
Reports To: Senior Director, Category Management
Location: Milwaukee, WI HQ - OR - Rosemont, IL
Remote Type: Hybrid
Travel: Up to 25%
Language: English
Compensation Details: $130,000 - $170,000
The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation for this position. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to the physical worksite location, the geographic market of that location, candidate's skill set, level of experience, education and internal peer compensation comparisons among other potential factors
Position Summary
We are seeking a results-driven Indirect Category Manager to lead procurement and supplier management efforts across critical indirect spend categories. This role will focus on driving value, cost optimization, and operational efficiency within categories including CAPEX, Energy, Staffing/Contingent Labor, Equipment Rentals and Purchases, and Industrial Equipment Maintenance.
The ideal candidate brings strong sourcing expertise within industrial, manufacturing, logistics, or multi-site operational environments and can effectively partner with internal stakeholders to deliver strategic sourcing outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end sourcing activities for indirect categories, including:
Energy (utilities, fuel, renewable/sustainability initiatives)
Staffing and contingent labor services
Equipment rentals, leasing, and capital/operational purchases
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.
Develop and execute sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, service levels, and supplier performance
Identify and onboard qualified suppliers; manage RFPs, RFQs, and contract negotiations
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, driving continuous improvement and accountability through performance metrics
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Facilities, and Maintenance teams to align sourcing strategies with business needs
Analyze spend data and market trends to identify savings opportunities and process improvements
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contracts, and risk management protocols
Support budgeting and forecasting efforts related to indirect spend categories
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5–10 years of experience in Capex sourcing within a manufacturing or industrial environment
Demonstrated experience sourcing within one or more of the following categories:
Energy (utilities/fuel)
Staffing / contingent labor
Strong negotiation, supplier management, and contract management skills
Experience working in industrial, manufacturing, logistics, or multi-site environments
Proven ability to analyze spend data and translate insights into actionable sourcing strategies
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing multiple indirect spend categories simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Familiarity with supplier markets related to industrial equipment, labor staffing firms, or energy procurement
Experience with procurement systems, ERP platforms, or spend analytics tools
Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, or equivalent
NOT OFFERING SPONSORSHIP:
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization.
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- Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
- Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Paid Leaves
- Tuition Assistance
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. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email [email protected]. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail [email protected].
Equal Employment Opportunity Posters
Notification to Agencies: Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.
Skills Required
- 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
Regal Rexnord Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Regal Rexnord and has not been reviewed or approved by Regal Rexnord.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes PPO and high-deductible/HSA options plus dental, vision, and prescription coverage, with FSA/HSA and wellness or tobacco-free incentives. These offerings are described consistently on the company’s careers pages.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match is included alongside life and AD&D, plus short- and long-term disability coverage. Recent postings reiterate the 401(k) match as part of the standard package.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and family leave, adoption assistance, and an Employee Assistance Program are part of the package. Several materials also reference floating holidays that complement core leave options.
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What We Do
All 29k+ associates at Regal Rexnord have a shared purpose: Create a better tomorrow by energy-efficiently converting power into motion. We are a leading, global manufacturer of airflow, motion control, power transmission, and power generation solutions used in commercial, industrial and residential settings. You may not know it, but Regal Rexnord impacts your life every day. Our products enable the fans in HVAC systems that keep us comfortable; the power source that keeps smart buildings running; the agricultural and food service equipment that keeps us fed; and the conveyor systems that keep e-commerce flowing. Regal Rexnord is comprised of four operating segments: Motion Control Solutions, Climate Solutions, Commercial Systems and Industrial Systems. Regal Rexnord is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has manufacturing, sales, and service facilities worldwide. For more information, visit RegalRexnord.com.
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