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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 usJob DescriptionRockwell 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 usJob DescriptionCoordinate purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to acquire inventory. Acquires and maintains technical understanding of products purchased. Perform cost analysis and volume planning for major commodities. Obtain materials, components, equipment and services. Develop new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are inadequate. Monitor the cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure highest quality at best value. May recommend cost-saving proposals including make-versus-buy analysis, alternative sourcing and vendor evaluation criteria.- 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.- be first contact at Rockwell with special focus on critical commodities to establish level with suppliers to secure supplier awareness level of Rockwell Automation requirements.- Participate in and support the coordinated purchase agreement programs with the Rockwell Strategic Sourcing organization.- Participate in localization projects implementing regional alternate sources of supply with agreement with Strategic Sourcing taking a lead on specific project where assigned.Report to Purchasing ManagerSkillsBachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Engineering or equivalent- Minimum 2 years of supply chain/procurement related experience- SAP environment experience preferable- Knowledge of English- Proficient in dealing with language and cultural barriersWhat we offer13 vacation days and 45% of Vacation Premium,Life InsuranceMedical Insurance30- day Christmas Bonus,10% Food Coupons (limited to what is established by law)10% Savings Fund (limited to what is established by law)Pension PlanLI-SP1LI-HybridRockwell 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.