The Contract Specialist supports Regal Rexnord’s enterprise Strategic Sourcing function byassistingwith commercial contracting and related process improvements. Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Strategic Sourcing & Sustainability, the roleis responsible formanaging and supporting the contract lifecycle in alignment with organizational policies and legal requirements.

This position includes responsibility for contract intake, review, and negotiation, as well as coordinating internal stakeholder input to support businessobjectives. The Contract Specialist works closely withcrossfunctionalteams to help ensure contract negotiations achieve strong commercial outcomes while appropriately managing risk.

This is a highly collaborative,handsonrole suited for an experienced contracts professional who is comfortable operating independently,identifyingand assessing risk, and escalating issues thoughtfully and appropriately when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Contract Support:Independentlyreview, negotiate, and redline NDAs and commercial agreements, with a primary focus on procurement of goods, and manage negotiations through redlines, internalstakeholder discussionsandsupplier engagementtobringagreements to completion with minimal oversight.

• Sourcing Partnership & Risk Advisory:Serve as astrategiclegal partner to the sourcing team, advising onlegaland commercialrisk, aligning agreements to organizational standards, and supporting development of a resilient supply chainand achievement of companyobjectives.

• Contracting Standards & Compliance:Apply and counsel on contract policies, standards, and internal controls to support compliance, sourcing strategies, continuous improvementinitiativesand related regulatory requirements.

• Cross-Functional Stakeholder Engagement:Drivewith internal stakeholders across a decentralized, global organization with multiple business divisions.

• Risk Identification & Resolution:Identifycommercial and legal risks,provideinputandadvise on mitigation options, support negotiations and dispute resolution, and escalate risks appropriately in coordination with legal team members.

• ProcessImprovement & Contract Management:Recommend andcontribute to ongoing enhancements in contracting processes and contract management practices to improve efficiency and consistency.

Required Qualifications

• 7 610+ years of experience incontractsmanagement, commercial contracting, or a similar role.

• Demonstrated experienceleadingnegotiationand management ofcommercial agreements and NDAs, preferably within an industrial manufacturing environment.

• Proven supportofsourcing or supply chain teams, including contract negotiation related to procurement of goods.

• Strong analytical, communication, and problemsolving skills, with excellent attention to detail.

• Solid understanding of commercial risk management and negotiation strategy.

• Ability to work independently in a fastpaced environment, manage a high volume of contracts, prioritize effectively, and escalate 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 businessobjectives.Bachelordegree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in industrial manufacturing andoperatingwithin global, matrixed, or decentralized organizations.

• Experience with contract management platforms, such as HighQ or comparable systems.

• Interest in or familiarity with AIenabled legal or contract technologies.

Additional Details:

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

Expected Salary: $90,000 - $130,000

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.

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