Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

Rockwell Automation is the largest company in the world dedicated to industrial automation and information. Here, we connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to make the world more thoughtful, more connected, and more productive. From improving the production of medicines that boost human health to reducing waste in an oil and gas plant, the work we do changes how we live.

We believe we are doing things never before possible. And we need the brightest minds to help make that happen – the makers, the forward thinkers, the problem solvers. That's where you come in.

Job Description

You will be responsible for all aspects of supplier management and operational procurement activities for direct materials, ensuring supplier performance to key operational metrics. Monitor supplier risk / capacity.

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for supplier on time delivery metrics including communicating and engaging corrective action plans with special focus on critical commodities
• Being first point of contact at Rockwell with special focus on critical commodities to establish communication level with suppliers to secure supplier awareness level of Rockwell Automation requirements and needs.
• Establish relationships with Engineering, Operations, Marketing and Quality. Drive completion of all purchasing activities required for meeting schedules and project initiatives.
• Participate in and support the coordinated purchase agreement programs with the Rockwell Strategic Sourcing organization.
• Participate in localization initiatives implementing regional alternate sources of supply with agreement with Strategic Sourcing taking a lead on specific project where assigned.
• Participation in Supply Management initiatives/projects as assigned.
• Conducts tasks in accordance with applicable health, safety, quality, and environmental regulations (state/federal laws, ISO9001, ISO14000) as well as Rockwell Automation policies and procedures.
• Ensures familiarity with company policies and procedures.
• Appropriately applies policies and procedures in compliance with government laws. Policies and procedures include, but not limited to: Standards of Business Conduct, Intellectual Property, Control Environment, Information Protection, ISO 9000 & 14000, government regulations (e.g. health, safety, quality and environmental), and functional policies published on the Rockwell Automation Information Network.
• You wil be report to Hiring Manager.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Engineering or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of supply chain/procurement related experience.
• SAP environment experience

Desirable Competency Requirements:

• Proven results in driving supplier improvement and implementing cost reduction programs.
• Possess knowledge in strategic sourcing, supply-chain, manufacturing and operational procurement
• Proficient in dealing with language and cultural barriers
• Knowledge in data architecture and management applications (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

What We Offer

Our benefits package includes …

• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees;
• Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation;
• On-demand digital course library for professional development;
• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program

... and other local benefits!

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

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Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.