IT Procurement Specialist

Regal Rexnord Corp; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401k Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Regal Rexnord Corp is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Leader to drive initiatives across IT categories such as software, telecom, and hardware. This on-site hybrid role is available at our Milwaukee office. The ideal candidate will lead complex projects, ensuring adherence to business objectives and cost optimization.

Qualified individuals should have a Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or a related field and a minimum of 7 years of supply chain experience, particularly in IT. Strong leadership skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of procurement or supply chain experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across IT categories.
• Assemble and lead global project teams for various sourcing projects.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies and guidelines.

Skills

Strategic sourcing processes

Negotiation strategies

Project leadership

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cloud and software procurement knowledge

Job description

This role will be on-site hybrid at our Chicago (Rosemont), Grafton or Milwaukee, WI office

Role Overview

This role will play a pivotal role in driving strategic sourcing initiatives across Regal Rexnord's global segments, with a focus on IT categories including software, IT services, telecom, and hardware. This leader will manage complex, cross‑functional projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, cost optimization, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation
  • Lead long‑ and short‑term sourcing projects across IT categories, delivering cost savings and value creation.
  • Develop negotiation strategies, conduct spend analysis and manage contract lifecycle in alignment with enterprise policies.
• Project Leadership
  • Assemble and lead global project teams, define scope and objectives, and ensure timely execution of deliverables.
  • Monitor risks, resolve issues, and maintain clear communication with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Compliance & Governance
  • Ensure adherence to procurement policies and guide stakeholders through required processes.
  • Maintain accurate documentation, reporting, and status updates using standard templates and SOPs.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Build trusted relationships across a matrixed organization, influence decision‑making, and resolve conflicting priorities.
  • Act as a liaison between IT owners, vendors, and business units to align objectives and drive results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Engineering, IT Management, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of procurement or supply chain experience, with IT category sourcing strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic sourcing processes and negotiation strategies.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with experience influencing at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex projects in a global, matrixed environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of cloud and software procurement a plus.
• Certifications such as PMP or CPSM or public cloud preferred.

Travel: Up to 10%

Language: English

Compensation Details: $100,000 - $135,000

The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation for all statewide locations across the United States. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to the physical worksite location, candidate's skill set, level of experience, education and internal peer compensation comparisons.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affluent 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].

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.