Indirect Procurement Expert

Regal Rexnord; Des Plaines (IL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Regal Rexnord seeks an experienced Indirect Category Manager to lead procurement and supplier management across CAPEX, Energy, Staffing, and MRO spend. You will drive value, cost optimization, and efficiency in multi-site industrial environments by partnering with operations, engineering, and finance to deliver strategic sourcing outcomes.

The role emphasizes end-to-end sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve favorable TCO and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5–10 years in Capex sourcing.
• Experience in energy, staffing or related indirect spend categories.
• Strong negotiation and contract management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing for indirect categories (CAPEX, Energy, Staffing).
• Manage supplier negotiations and multi-year relationships.
• Partner with global supply chain, operations and finance teams.
• Drive cost savings, TCO optimization, and supplier risk mitigation.
• Develop sourcing strategies balancing cost, quality, and service levels.
• Lead RFPs/RFQs and contract negotiations with qualified suppliers.
• Analyze spend data and market trends to identify savings opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Contract management

Sourcing

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

Procurement systems

ERP platforms

Spend analytics tools

Job description

Work Model: You’ll work in a hybrid model, onsite at your designated Regal Rexnord location at least 3 days per week (Monday–Thursday), with flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days, including Friday.

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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 (MRO).

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

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

Benefits

• 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 [e-mail]. 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 [e-mail].

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