Telecom Procurement Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

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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.

• 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

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.

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 Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.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 Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.

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