Sourcing Specialist

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
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
is looking for a and experienced Sourcing Specialist to join our dynamic Services & Solutions Supply Chain team. You are with experience identifying and engaging top-tier suppliers, negotiating favorable contracts, and ensuring a reliable supply chain. We are looking for a combination of,, and a to.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Identification and Qualification: identify new suppliers through several channels, including online databases, industry events, and networking. This includes assessing supplier capabilities, financial stability, and compliance with company standards.
• Procurement: Lead sourcing events (RFQs, RFPs), analyze bids, negotiate contracts, and manage the entire procurement process for assigned projects. Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Negotiation and Contract Management: Negotiate favorable pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers, ensuring best value. Manage contracts, ensuring compliance and addressing any potential issues.
• Market Analysis: Stay informed about market trends, price fluctuations, and new technologies relevant to our procurement needs. Conduct market research to identify potential cost savings and supply chain improvements.
• Data Analysis: Track measurements, analyze data, and prepare regular reports on sourcing performance, cost savings, and supply chain metrics. Use data analytics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Risk Management: Identify and assess potential risks that could affect supply chain performance (i.e., supplier performance, geopolitical events) and develop mitigation strategies to minimize business disruption.
• Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with suppliers and team members to identify standard work and processes to improve efficiency, quality, cost, and new ideas within the supply chain. This includes facilitating Kaizen events, lean projects, or other improvement methodologies.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to procurement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Materials Management, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a procurement role.
• Experience sourcing goods and services, negotiating favorable contracts, and managing supplier relationships.
• Native or fluent in English
• Demonstrated experience building relationships with main suppliers.
• Experience with supply chain principles, procurement processes, and performance metrics.
• Experience with lean methodologies or other continuous improvement projects.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or similar certification.

Benefits

• Saving Fund
• Food coupons.
• Major medical insurance
• Retirement benefit

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so 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.

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.