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

Commodity Manager will be accountable for implementation of the sourcing strategies using global strategic sourcing teams. You will be responsible for productivity based on annual spend with assigned commodity. You will report to the SOURCING MANAGER, and have a hybrid schedule working in Katowice, Poland.

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the sourcing strategy using input from Global Sourcing Managers and Global Business Leaders.
• Guide implementation of the sourcing strategy for assigned commodities.
• The Manager will also establish working relationships within the departments, bringing a strategic sourcing perspective to all main processes.
• Lead and improve results of specific sourcing projects within assigned commodities and must be successful at managing and influencing a team.
• Frequently will work with peers and customers to gain cooperation of others.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance of the suppliers related to assigned commodities.
• Assess risk according to global procedures, conduct regular business reviews with suppliers and partners to ensure continuous improvement of the supply base.
• Responsible for monthly reporting to senior management on goals within the supply chain.
• Identify and improve productivity improvements by leading joint supplier / unit teams - pursuing TCO reduction opportunities according to the sourcing strategy.
• Identify Strategic Sourcing best practices and lead these best practices into the Rockwell Strategic Sourcing Toolkit.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Master degree in: Economical or Commercial field.
• Minimum 5 year of experience working in Procurement in Manufacturing or Industrial Environment; with at least 5 -6 year of experience developing Supplier Strategies.
• Knowledge of Indirect Commodities – Fleet, Travel, Logistics, Software.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Relevant knowledge in Strategic Sourcing, Operational Procurement and Supply-Chain;
• Team Contributor – comfortable in leading, international and multicultural teams;
• Present results to Senior Management and work under stress.
• Fluent in conducting presentations in English;
• Build relationships with Company Partners;
• Project Management skills;
• Fluent English (written and verbal);
• Knowledge of Management Applications (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint);

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
• Other local benefits!

At Rockwell Automation, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. 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.