Indirect Purchasing Manager

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

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the development, goal setting and performance management of all direct reports, and identifying talents within the team
• Translate knowledge of the daily purchasing operations into strategic plans with clear critical success measures
• Balance department workload ensuring priorities and operational goals (Indicators) related to both internal requests and customer service requirements are achieved
• Lead disciplined operational rhythm of procurement team to manage the supply of materials and services, while solving complex problems with suppliers, customers, and team members
• Support buyers to complete all plans of productivity, negotiations, and inflation restraint as part of strategic deployment
• Manage suppliers to improve the cost, quality, delivery and reduce risks of interruption in the supply chain, including the maintenance of approved and preferred suppliers
• Develop relationships with departments and corporate functions to improve and grow strategic partnerships
• Must have the ability to exercise ethical commercial judgement and operate in a visible,
• Promote a philosophy of continuous improvement of the process, through risk management support and global standard work execution
• Establish personal growth goals to support career development and Rockwell Automation, reporting periodic progress toward those goals
• Perform tasks following health, safety, quality, and environmental standards (state / federal laws, ISO 9001, ISO 14000), and Rockwell Automation procedures, guiding and encouraging other employees about the importance of complying with such standards
• Report to a supply chain director.

Skills:

• Used in performing cost analysis, operational measures, and business case development
• Complex with the ability to develop and implement solutions
• Solid experience with contract negotiations in multiple commodities and countries
• Advanced skill in building strategic relationships with a diverse set of team members and suppliers
• Demonstrated and the ability to gain agreement among multiple team members
• Lead projects with minimal amount of management
• Experience presenting complex ideas to management
• Collaborator with customer service focus
• To learn company procedures to perform the tasks of their work routine,, with and punctuality
• Manage and multicultural and dispersed teams

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent post-secondary degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration or Engineering or related field.
• MBA desirable in Supply Chain, Procurement, or related areas
• Advanced English level
• At least 5 years of related experience in strategic procurement, project management, operations or customer service working with complex commercial issues across multiple commodity types
• Prefer 2 years management experience
• 365 package Domain, focus on MS- and PowerBI
• Demonstrated excellent understanding of procurement principles and SAP processes
• Train desirable
• Mandatory Fluency in English with advanced written and communication skills
• Experience aggregating data in Excel with pivot tables or LOOKUPs.

At Rockwell Automation, we believe that diversity drives innovation and success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and respected. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and we are dedicated to encouraging a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. Our goal is to build a team that celebrates differences and promotes equality, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

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.

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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.