Lead a high-impact team responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies across key commodities, driving measurable improvements in cost, quality, delivery, and business continuity.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Business Units to align supply chain strategies with enterprise goals.
Coach and develop talent, manage strategic supplier relationships, and spearhead continuous improvement initiatives that shape Rockwell Automation's global sourcing toolkit and supply base.
Develop and execute sourcing strategies on assigned commodities with your team of commodity managers.
Directly manage a few business-critical commodities.
Improve quality, delivery, and cost to meet Strategic Sourcing targets and initiatives.
Stay informed about design, product, and market requirements from Business Units and share market and supplier developments.
Track and implement action plans with external partners and internal teams to improve Strategic Sourcing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Conduct regular business reviews with strategic and critical suppliers.
Source new and potential suppliers to support business requirements.
Identify strategic sourcing best practices and drive these best practices into the Rockwell strategic sourcing toolkit and sourcing strategies.
Manage CI special projects that will have Enterprise-wide impact.
Develop your team to build functional and leadership capabilities.
Facilitate information sharing to global commodity team and enhance collaboration and adoption of best practices.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
The ability to travel 20% of the time.
Advanced degree in engineering, operations management, supply chain management or relevant technical field (preferred).
8+ years relevant experience (preferred).
3+ years of people management experience (preferred).
Experience with strategic sourcing methodologies, tools, and best practices (preferred).
Experience with Engineering, New Product introduction, Manufacturing, Production Material Planning, Procurement or logistics (preferred).
Background in a technology or industrial space with hardware products (preferred).
Experience with ERP systems (preferred).
International supplier management experience in Mexico/Asia/Europe (preferred).
Benefits
Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
401k
Paid Time off
Parental and Caregiver Leave
Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
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