Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Rockwell Automation • Milwaukee, WI

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Manager within the Global Sourcing - Direct Materials Team, you will lead commodity managers in developing and executing sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity. This role is pivotal in maintaining a resilient and ethical supply chain and driving enterprise-wide continuous improvement initiatives. You will report to Director Strategic Sourcing. Location: Milwaukee, WI or Mayfield Heights, OH (Hybrid: Mon, Tue, Thu in-office)

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Operations.
• 3+ years of direct people management experience.
• 5+ years in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, or contracting.
• At least 5 years in a cross functional leadership role mentoring multiple people.
• Combined 5+ years of experience in engineering, NPI, manufacturing, procurement, or logistics.
• Background in industrial or technology sectors.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• International supplier management experience (Mexico, Asia, Europe).

Responsibilities

• Commodity Strategy & Execution: Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across assigned commodities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align sourcing strategies with business needs and market trends.
• Supplier Management: Oversee supplier performance and conduct regular business reviews.
• Drive improvements in key sourcing KPIs and support global manufacturing operations.
• Talent Development: Mentor and develop sourcing professionals.
• Promote knowledge sharing and best practices across global teams.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement sourcing best practices.
• Lead cross-functional projects to optimize component supply chain design and achieve year-over-year savings.
• Lead team through following phases: Ideate à Incubate à Pilot à Debug à Scale Compliance: Ensure adherence to company policies and applicable regulations, including ISO standards and environmental, health, and safety requirements.

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: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees