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

Job Description

Responsible of monitoring supplier order delivery responses, promise date acknowledgements, expedites, and any schedule adjustments, all with communication to and with suppliers.

Responsible for supplier on time delivery metrics including communicating and engaging corrective action plans with special focus on critical commodities

Establish relationships with Engineering, Operations, Marketing and Quality.

Being first point of contact at Rockwell with special focus on critical commodities to establish proper communication level with suppliers to secure supplier awareness level of Rockwell Automation requirements and needs.

Participate in and support the coordinated purchase agreement programs with the Rockwell Strategic Sourcing organization.

Participate in localization initiatives identifying and implementing regional alternate sources of supply with agreement with Strategic Sourcing taking a lead on specific project where assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Materials Management, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management or a related.
• 5 years of experience as direct buyer.
• Purchasing experience in a manufacturing or services environment is helpful
• Influence peers and lead teams.
• Exposure to concepts of contract negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrate project management skills
• SAP experience
• English Advanced Level
• Excel advanced level

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.