Job Description

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the worlds 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 thats you we would love to have you join us!Support and implement overall Rockwell Strategic Sourcing strategy. Achieve year-on-year improvements by implementing local, regional and global supply chain projects. Collaborate with team members to agree on requirements and implement sourcing and commodity strategies.Be an technical interface between suppliers and Departments & Engineering, specifically on alternate sourcing, alternate material/process development and quality issues resolution. Develop supplier development programmes.Will Report to - Team LeadESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSCommodity Management

• Contribute to and implement sourcing strategies on assigned commodities with regional commodity lead.
• Collaborate with partners (global Sourcing team, Engineering, Operations, Departments, and Quality) in implementing these strategies.
• Participate and support Global Commodity Leads in managing global commodities.
• Source and qualify new suppliers especially in Best-Cost-Country (BCC) following Rockwell commodities strategy with in India Supplier Base.
• Improve quality, delivery and cost to meet SSO and business targets and projects.
• Stay informed about design, product and market requirements from Departments and in turn share market and suppliers\' developments.

Supplier Management and Development

• Assess suppliers\' technical competencies and capabilities - match suppliers\' strength to Rockwell technical & quality requirements and influence BU/Engineering on suppliers\' selection.
• Understand and establish supply chain requirements e.g. production vs delivery lotsize, production vs delivery leadtime) with suppliers to meet Rockwell operational requirements
• Develop supplier development programmes (e.g. leadtime reduction, process improvement).
• Track and implement action plans to improve Strategic Sourcing Measurements (KPI) and support manufacturing locations regionally and globally.
• Participate with Commodity Leads in business reviews with strategic and critical suppliers involving relevant partners.

Shape Talent.

• Review and explore development opportunities.
• Facilitate information sharing to global commodity team and and partners to enhance collaboration and adoption of best-practices.

Continuous Improvements.

• Review supply base ; source new and potential suppliers specifically in BCC (India) to support the our requirements.
• Identify strategic sourcing best practices and lead these best practices into the Rockwell strategic sourcing toolkit and sourcing strategies.

Familiarity with Company Procedures.

• Apply procedures in compliance with government laws.
• Procedures include: Standards of Business Conduct, Intellectual Property, Control Environment, Information Protection, ISO 9000 & 14000, government regulations (e.g. health, safety, quality and environmental), and functional policies published on the Rockwell Automation information network.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Have Engineering degree, exposure on Supplier Quality Engineering will have an added advantage.
• Experience and success in achieving net deflation and productivity is required.
• Experience in project management required.
• Experience managing the sourcing preferably in both multi-site management responsibility and multi-commodity responsibility.
• Sourcing experience within India is required.
• Travel: up to 30~50% (domestic India & regional Asia-Pacific)
• Minimum 5 years\' experience in sourcing on the Direct Commodities listed or related.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTSFunctional

• Broad knowledge and exposure in managing direct material commodities (e.g. machined parts, Plastic injection moulding, cable assemblies, Metal Fab / Stamping, Casting, Bus bar, Packaging)
• Have well-rounded knowledge in strategic sourcing, supply chain, manufacturing and operational procurement.
• Exposure in high-mix low-volume (HMLV) environment.
• Proved track record as a competent technical interface in engaging suppliers and Engineering.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing in production environment and experience implementing Kanban/Consignment systems.

Interpersonal

• Good experience on at local, levels.
• Good experience collaborating with teams (Sourcing, Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Departments).
• Appreciate cultural sensitivity to manage relationships across global boundaries and time zones
• Appreciates internal & external customers.
• Benefits:

• The ability to collaborate with, learn from colleagues in a complex, global organization.
• We provide a working environment with a creative company, paired with a great compensation package, great benefits, and a supportive atmosphere where you can sharpen with new challenges and development opportunities.
• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities,
• Support from our 24/7 employee assistance program.

Primary work location: Chennai, India. * We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity
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