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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

We are looking for a Commodity Manager focused on Embedded Software for our Rockwell products. With guidance from the Manager of IT Strategic Sourcing, you will develop the sourcing strategy for assigned software and technology commodities and suppliers, using input from the sourcing team and key global/regional stakeholders within the business units. The sourcing strategy will drive the continuous improvement of Rockwell's Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for the assigned commodities. You will work hybrid from our Milwaukee or Mayfield Heights locations. You will report to the Director of Global Indirect Sourcing.

Your Responsibilities:

• Drive implementation of the sourcing strategy for assigned commodities. Once a sourcing strategy has been developed, the Commodity Manager will communicate, monitor and aggressively manage business unit compliance of the strategy. The Manager will also establish working relationships with other functions (e.g. Engineering, Plant Operations, Suppliers and Product Quality, etc.), bringing a Strategic Sourcing perspective to all key processes.
• Leadership of strategic sourcing teams. The Commodity Manager will lead and drive results of specific strategic sourcing strategies within embedded software and Brand Label suppliers that have technology embedded in their product. This role must be successful at managing and influencing a cross-functional team. The Commodity Manager will act as a catalyst for change to achieve business goals as well as addressing barriers to change.
• Develop an expertise in IT Strategies and the business unit products and/or corporate function needs and capabilities for commodities and services. The Commodity Manager partners with business units and functions to understand their goals and objectives and formulates strategies to achieve desired business results. On an ongoing basis, the Manager will remain current on service and supply market trends, supplier economics, and best practice sourcing.
• Responsible for Global Supplier Management. The Commodity Manager will monitor and evaluate supplier performance around security, quality, delivery, lead time of all suppliers. Conduct regular strategic business reviews with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure continuous improvement of the supply base.
• Measure and track performance on Sourcing KPIs within each commodity or service. The Commodity Manager will be responsible for monthly reporting to senior management on key performance indicators within the supply chain. These KPI's may include savings, quality, delivery, lead time, market trends, etc.
• Identify and implement Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction opportunities for assigned software and technology / services. Within the business unit or function, the Commodity Manager will champion annual productivity improvements by leading internal and joint supplier/unit teams pursuing TCO reduction opportunities in alignment with the sourcing strategy (e.g. security expectations, improving supplier operations, demand management, improving supply chain flexibility, etc.).
• Facilitate a culture in which everyone can do their best work through inclusion, engagement, and retention.
• Ensure thorough familiarity with policies and procedures relating to Sourcing and standards of business conduct.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• 8+ years of Commodity Management experience
• Proven experience in conflict resolution, strategy development and project management.
• Advanced knowledge of commodities (e.g. electronics, factored product/brand label).
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects / assignments requiring identification of objectives, resources and/or approaches.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems is essential, preferably SAP.
• Knowledge in data architecture and management applications (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Advanced formal degree

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What We Offer:

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
• To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

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.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. 

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7247.

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.