Supplier Manager Job in Twinsburg 44087, Ohio Us
Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) is a leading global provider of automation, power, control and information solutions that help manufacturers achieve a competitive advantage in their businesses. With a focus on always putting customers first, anywhere in the world, the company helps manufacturers use automation and intelligent motor control and conversion technology as a means to get their products and services to market faster, reduce their total cost of ownership, better utilize power and plant-floor assets, and minimize the risks in their manufacturing environments.
Capabilities extend through partnerships with a network of 5,600 reliable, local companies in distribution, software and product referencing. Leading brands and strategic partnerships uniquely qualify Rockwell Automation to deliver industry solutions to 80 countries around the world.
**Please Note: This position can be located in Twinsburg, OH (Cleveland) or Milwaukee, WI.**
Responsible for all aspects of supplier management of operational procurement activities for assigned commodities, ensuring supplier performance to key operational metrics. On a global basis, manage supplier performance, drive execution of sourcing strategy, lead regular supplier performance reviews, monitor supplier risk / capacity, and maintain accountability for supplier execution.
Manage regular business performance reviews with key suppliers. Ensure supply base understanding of performance objectives / requirements in areas such as delivery, lead-time, obsolescence, stocking programs, capacity planning, schedule agreements, consignment, etc. Goal is to drive supply chain flexibility and performance.
Work with Strategic Sourcing to establish commodity / supplier performance goals, and drive performance improvement for suppliers within commodity. Ensure accuracy of performance metrics, and validate supplier plans to achieve. Ensure accuracy of data as well as communication to and utilization by supplier.
Drive execution of Sourcing Strategy for commodity. Coordinate implementation of new contracts with Purchasing locations impacted. Provide regular progress reports on the implementation of sourcing strategies. Work with Purchasing Project Managers on “major” supplier exit strategies or supply chain modifications as defined.
Manage major product obsolescence / end of life issues for assigned commodities. Monitor supplier/commodity risk, and work with Strategic Sourcing on risk mitigation plan development and implementation where required.
Interface with Development Engineering on new product activities which are focused on commodities specific to areas of responsibility.
Responsible for identification of under performing suppliers, and engaging Supplier Excellence organization resources as required to develop plans which will result in improving supplier performance to meet stated objectives.
Monitor / manage component lead-times. Ensure SAP (and legacy business systems) accurately reflect negotiated and agreed upon lead-times with supply base.
Management and understanding of Business Unit requirements. Establish relationships with Engineering, Operations, Marketing and Quality and drive completion of all Purchasing activities required for meeting schedules and project initiatives.
Participate in cost reductions, negotiations and TCO both in support of SSO wave activity as well as non-SSO lead efforts with suppliers.
Develop specific objectives in support of business unit and the SSO organization’s objectives and critical success measures. Establish personal growth objectives to support career development and Rockwell Automation. Report periodic progress toward those objectives.
Represent Rockwell Automation when interfacing with other companies. This representation includes conducting meetings / presentations, selecting appropriate sources, negotiating pricing, communicating industry trends / technological innovations and resolving disputed legal and financial issues.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Engineering or equivalent experience.
Minimum 5 years of buying, project management or operations management experience.
Proven experience in contract negotiation, conflict resolution and strategy development, and project management.
Demonstrated ability to manage projects / assignments requiring identification of objectives, resources and/or approaches.
Demonstrated understanding of SSI, new product development process, MRP, inventory, and production principles.
Advanced formal education desirable in business or technical discipline.
Institute of Supply Management - CPM certification highly desirable.
Rockwell Automation is an Equal Opportunity Employer