Commodity Manager - Direct Materials

Rockwell Automation, Inc. • Mayfield Heights, OH

43d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 We are looking for a Commodity Manager focused on Direct Materials for our Rockwell products. With guidance from the Manager of Strategic Sourcing, you will develop the sourcing strategy for your assigned commodities and suppliers, using input from the sourcing team and key global/regional partners within the business units. The sourcing strategy will drive the continuous improvement of Rockwell's Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for the assigned commodities. You will work hybrid from our Milwaukee or Mayfield Heights locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 8+ years of Commodity Management experience
• Working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP.
• Experience with conflict resolution, strategy development and project management.
• Advanced knowledge of commodities (e.g. electronics, factored product/brand label).
• Experience managing projects requiring identification of objectives, resources and/or approaches.
• Knowledge in data architecture and management applications (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Advanced degree

Responsibilities

• Drive implementation of the sourcing strategy for assigned commodities.
• Communicate, monitor and manage business unit compliance of sourcing strategy.
• Establish working relationships with other functions (e.g. Engineering, Plant Operations, Suppliers and Product Quality, etc.), bringing a Strategic Sourcing perspective to all key processes.
• Lead and drive results of specific strategic sourcing strategies for the given commodities, including mechanical and brand-labeled direct material products.
• Manage and influence a cross-functional team, and build successful relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Act as a catalyst for change to achieve business goals and addressing barriers to change.
• Responsible for Global Supplier Management, you will monitor and evaluate supplier performance around security, quality, delivery, lead time of all suppliers.
• Conduct regular strategic business reviews with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure continuous improvement of the supply base.
• Measure and track performance on Sourcing KPIs within each commodity or service - deliver monthly reporting to senior management on key performance indicators (savings, quality, delivery, lead time, market trends, etc.) within the supply chain.
• Identify and implement Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction opportunities for assigned commodities.
• Champion annual productivity improvements by leading internal and joint supplier/unit teams pursuing TCO reduction opportunities in alignment with the sourcing strategy (e.g. security expectations, improving supplier operations, demand management, improving supply chain flexibility, etc.).
• Facilitate a culture in which everyone can do their best work through inclusion, engagement, and retention.
• Ensure familiarity with policies and procedures relating to Sourcing and standards of business conduct.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees