Senior Manager Strategic Sourcing

Senior Manager, Global Sourcing - Direct Materials

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 : As a Senior Manager within the Global Sourcing - Direct Materials Team, you will lead commodity managers in developing and executing sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity. This role is pivotal in maintaining a resilient and ethical supply chain and driving enterprise-wide continuous improvement initiatives. You will report to Director Strategic Sourcing.

Location : Milwaukee, WI or Mayfield Heights, OH (Hybrid : Mon, Tue, Thu in-office)

Key Responsibilities :

• Commodity Strategy & Execution : Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across assigned commodities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align sourcing strategies with business needs and market trends.
• Supplier Management : Oversee supplier performance and conduct regular business reviews.
• Drive improvements in key sourcing KPIs and support global manufacturing operations.
• Talent Development : Mentor and develop sourcing professionals.
• Promote knowledge sharing and best practices across global teams.
• Continuous Improvement : Identify and implement sourcing best practices.
• Lead cross-functional projects to optimize component supply chain design and achieve year-over-year savings.
• Lead team through following phases : Ideate a Incubate a Pilot a Debug a Scale
• Compliance : Ensure adherence to company policies and applicable regulations, including ISO standards and environmental, health, and safety requirements.

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