.Commodity Manager – Indirect ServicesRockwell 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!Role Purpose:Leading cross functional teams and sourcing projects that can derive from Corporate Functions such as HR, Finance, Legal, Global Sales and Marketing, and Supply Chain. Key activities to include:Manage global sourcing strategies/reviews for corporate functions.Achieve year-on-year improvement in total cost, quality, and service while leading regional and global sourcing management activities and leading supplier relationships.Engage with Business Unit managers and teams in support of a Risk Mitigation program and process that impacts the Rockwell third parties which supports companies Security strategies.Key Responsibilities:With guidance from the Manager of Strategic Sourcing, support and lead strategic projects and negotiations for various Professional Services that support HR, Finance, Legal, Sales/Marketing and Supply Chain organizations.Drive implementation of the sourcing strategy for various assigned commodities and/or projects.Leadership of strategic sourcing teams.Develop an expertise in the corporate functions such as Finance, HR, Legal, Supply Chain and Sales/Marketing.Responsible for Global Supplier Management.Measure and track performance on Sourcing KPIs within each commodity or service.Identify and implement Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction opportunities for assigned commodities/services.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.Comply with all Rockwell Automation policies and procedures.Skills, Knowledge, Experience and EducationBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Supply Chain Management.Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in Indirect Commodities and Services, Direct Material and/or strategic sourcing or an operations discipline in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment.Basic knowledge of commodities (Direct / Indirect, including services), supply management practices and analytics.Desired Qualifications:Proven experience in conflict resolution, strategy development and project management.Advanced knowledge of commodities (e.G. electronics, software, professional services, brand label product)
