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

Develop/identify potential sources of supply, support negotiations, process requisitions, place purchase orders and oversee delivery of goods and services to meet project delivery dates. Prepare Requests for Quotation (RFQ). Analyze quotations using a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach. Prepare and lead Supply Chain Material Readiness tracker and meetings. Track New Product and Continuation purchased part cost and provide information to PLM Team and Sourcing Managers. Develop cost reduction and productivity strategies directly aligned with Project cost targets. Manage NPI and Continuation new purchased part lead time. You will report to the Team Lead, Sourcing Project Manager. Role is located in Katowice - Poland. Hybrid work schedule

Your Responsibilities:Responsible for PLM purchasing assignments requiring application of advanced purchasing principles, theories, and concepts.Identify alternate sources of supply, prepare RFQs, and complete Total Cost of Ownership analyses to lead selection of supplier location and lot sizes where applicable.Guide Supply Chain Material Readiness and support time to market by facilitating meetings with suppliers, and team members. Report status of material and raise awareness to partners of pain points. Guide next steps towards risk mitigation.Manage escalated critical material shortages for the PLM teams.Work with production buyers to build new parts set up.Ensure thorough familiarity with Rockwell Automation's Common Product Development (CPD) process.Analyze data (perform root cause analysis. Create action plans.Maintain ERP accuracy and resolve issues, on-time delivery, and lead time accuracy.May manage data in MRP system including price, lead time, and lot sizes.Process purchase requisitions generated by NPI teams, verify accuracy to quote, and resolve invoice issues.Help with of material planning forecasts to suppliers of critical components throughout program development cycle.Represent Rockwell Automation when working with other companies.Support overall productivity improvement efforts and management reporting.Comply with all Rockwell Automation procedures.Ensure familiarity with procedures relating to NPI Sourcing and standards of business conduct.May review new product introduction management and engineer change notices (ECN).May participate in and support the coordinated purchase agreement programs with the Rockwell Strategic Sourcing organization.

The Essentials - You Will Have:Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or Equivalent discipline.Minimum five years direct related experience.ERP/SAP experienceDemonstrated understanding of MRP, inventory, and production principles.Experience and demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and v-lookups.Capability with analytical tools, and systems.Project Procurement, and NPI Experience.Map out processes and improve to lead operational efficiencies and document supply chain processes.

Desired Qualifications

New Product purchasing experience.APICS or ISM certification desirable.Basic Understanding of reading DrawingsExperience leading project teams to achieve Strategic Sourcing programs

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:Team leader/contributor, comfortable in leading multicultural teams.Excellent analytical skills.Capture and transform an idea/concept into business opportunity and deliver positive results.What We Offer:Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to CalmVolunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employeesCompany volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.Employee Assistance ProgramPersonalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack programOn-demand digital course library for professional developmentOther local benefits!

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.

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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.