Contract Specialist

Work Model Hybrid: onsite at your designated Regal Rexnord location at least 3 days per week (Monday–Thursday), with flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days. Location and Travel Location: Milwaukee, WI or Rosemont, IL. Travel: up to 15% for meetings and negotiations. Hours: Standard business hours with some flexibility required for deadlines and urgent matters. Overview 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. Key Responsibilities Independently 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 to bring agreements to completion with minimal oversight. Serve as a strategic 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. Drive with internal stakeholders across a decentralized, global organization with multiple business divisions. Identify commercial and legal risks, provide input and advise on mitigation options, support negotiations and dispute resolution, and elevate risks appropriately in coordination with legal team members. Recommend and contribute to ongoing enhancements in contracting processes and contract management practices to improve efficiency and consistency. Required Qualifications 7–10+ years of experience in contracts management, commercial contracting, or a similar role. Demonstrated experience leading negotiation and management of 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 elevate issues appropriately. Required to independently engage, advise, and negotiate with legal colleagues, suppliers, and internal business stakeholders, building credibility and fostering alignment to efficiently advance business objectives. Bachelor’s degree. Preferred Qualifications Experience in industrial manufacturing and operating within global, matrixed, or decentralized organizations. Experience with contract management platforms, such as HighQ or comparable systems. Interest in or familiarity with AI‐enabled legal or contract technologies. Compensation Expected Salary: $90,000 - $130,000. Salary range is indicative of the company’s base pay compensation for this position. 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 Affi ... (continue full EEO text as provided, ensuring no emojis or Unicode symbols). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr