Senior Sourcing / Procurement Manager

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

Relationship and Commercial Management

• Scope of responsibilities including strategic sourcing and tactical purchasing including OEM products, electronic components and New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Support APBC initiatives and focus while aligning with SSO processes and initiatives.
• Be a "Leader" with external partners and the team in preparing and implementing commercial strategies with external partners to achieve internal goals and projects.
• Build effective relationship at senior management levels within team members and external partners.
• Create and deliver presentations and "messaging" to diverse audiences from supply chain to business management to senior management within Rockwell Automation and external partners.
• Understand thoroughly and manage the requirements to fulfil the government incentive expected by the local authorities.

Commodity Management

• Develop sourcing strategies on assigned commodities with commodity leads.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (global Sourcing team, Engineering, Operations, Business Units, Quality) in executing these strategies.
• Participate and support Global Commodity Leads in managing global commodities.
• Source and qualify new suppliers especially in low-cost region (LCR) countries following Rockwell commodities strategy.
• You will lead improvements in quality, delivery, and cost to meet Strategic Sourcing targets and initiatives.
• Stay informed about design, product, and market requirements from Departments and, in turn, share market and suppliers' developments.

Supplier Management

• Track and implement action plans with external partners and internal stakeholders to improve Strategic Sourcing Measurements (KPI) and support manufacturing locations regionally and globally.
• Conduct regular business reviews with strategic and critical suppliers involving relevant partners.

Continuous Improvements.

• Review supply base - develop new and potential suppliers to support the our requirements.
• Conduct sourcing workshops to build the savings funnel to achieve year-on-year savings target.
• Identify strategic sourcing best practices and lead these best practices into the Rockwell strategic sourcing toolkit and sourcing strategies.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Technical or business Degree ; Engineering degree.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive sourcing responsibilities, in a manufacturing environment, and with at least 5 years' experience managing a team.
• Experience and success in achieving net deflation and productivity is required.
• Track record in developing strategies.
• Track record in the development and management of the sourcing function with both multi-site management responsibility and multi-commodity responsibility.
• Regional sourcing experience in Asia Pacific.
• You will report to Sourcing Director.
• Travel : up to 50% (domestic & international)

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Proven team leader. Comfortable in leading cross-functional and multi-cultural teams
• A never-ending drive for continuous improvement.

Functional

• Broad knowledge and exposure in managing 3rd party purchased finished goods and/or outsourced finished products

Interpersonal

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (Sourcing, Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Business Units).

Rockwell Automation offers holistic benefits and programs to support your physical, financial, and mental well-being.

What We Offer:

• Health Insurance including comprehensive In-patient coverage along with Top-up plans for voluntary coverage upgrade.
• Out-Patient benefits including clinical consultation, prescribed medication, telemedicine, health screening, dental & vision.
• Life and Accident Protection – covering death and disability due to natural cause, illness, and accident.
• Hybrid & Remote flexible work options along with Paid Time off
• International Travel and medical assistance
• Retirement Benefits – Contributions to Employees Provident Fund scheme, Gratuity and Voluntary participation in National Pension System (NPS)
• Personalized well-being program for healthy lifestyle changes, Clam mindfulness subscription, EAP program and Childcare Creche services at corporate rates.

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 candidate for this or other roles.

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