Supplier Relationship 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

Job Description

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive and sustainable, 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, who are looking for a place to make an impact. And if that's you we would love to have you join us

Your Responsibilities:

- Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers.
- Performance Management: Monitor supplier performance against agreed-upon Indicators identifying areas for improvement and working with suppliers to develop corrective action plans.
- Issue Resolution: Resolve supply chain disruptions, quality issues, and other challenges, working collaboratively with our teams and suppliers to find solutions.
- Negotiation: Negotiate pricing and payment terms with suppliers, using market knowledge to secure the best possible deals.
- Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders to implement 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.
- Communication & Collaboration Communicate with suppliers and Rockwell teams.
- Strategy Development: Contribute to the development of strategic sourcing plans for assigned commodities or suppliers, ensuring agreement on our goals.
- Risk Management: Identify and assess potential risks related to supplier performance, geopolitical events, or other factors that could influence the supply chain, developing mitigation strategies to minimize business disruption.
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Track measurements, analyze data, and prepare regular reports on supplier performance, cost savings, and supply chain metrics. Use data analytics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

You will have
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, Materials Management, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in supplier relationship management, procurement, or a related field.
- Native or fluent in Englishexperience with supplier relationship management software.
- Experience with lean methodologies or other continuous improvement programs.
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification or higher.
- SAP experience.
- Demonstrated experience building strong relationships with main suppliers.
- Experience with supply chain principles, procurement processes, and performance metrics.
- CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or similar certification.

You will report to Global Supply Chain Manager.

What we offer
- Savings Fund doubled by us
- Food coupons
- Subsidized cafeteria
- Transportation services
- Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
- Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees
- Employee Assistance Program
- Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
- On-demand digital course library for professional development
- Retirement benefits
- Life Insurance

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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.