Job Description

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s you we would love to have you join us!



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PO Management

• Aligns with project team and procurement plan.
• Manage RFQ & RFP to suppliers, facilitate technical clarification and select qualified suppliers to meet purchase requisition requirements.
• Engages with suppliers to drive savings and mitigate procurement risks on project related 3rd party materials and services procurement.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, Operations, Global Engineering Center (GEC) to process PR and PO and release to suppliers with their confirmation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (Project Team, Finance, Quality, Sourcing, C&N, etc.) to deal with PO related issues.
• Facilitate project schedule alignment with suppliers and drive on time delivery of materials.
• Maintain Accounts Payable PO price exception report and resolve invoicing discrepancies in accordance with company policy and system requirements.
• Monitor and process PO cancellations and holds.
• Facilitate GR process and supplier payment.
• Archive PO documents and support internal / external audit requirements.

Process Management

• Maintain a well-documented procurement procedure and review periodically.
• Manage procurement process to ensure compliance to RA Policies and Procurement Procedures.
• Drive procurement process efficiency and continuous improvement on cycle time while bringing value to the business in terms of cost, delivery, quality and service from suppliers.

Data Management

• Build procurement data (products, suppliers, and spending) integrity and accuracy in SAP/IFS. for PO lines including the product number, commodity code, quantity, price, supplier information etc.
• Maintain procurement metrics to reflect work performance.

Continuous Improvements

• Continually improve understanding on project requirements and industrial knowledge to support the business procurement requirements.
• Conduct process value analysis continuously to improve the process efficiency and provide more value to customers.

Thorough Familiarity with Company Policies and Procedures

• Appropriately apply policies and procedures in compliance with government laws.
• Policies and procedures include, but not limited to: 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

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree, Engineering degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of procurement responsibilities, preferably in an Engineering to Orde (ETO) environment.
• Strong competence the English language. Ability to read, write and speak English is a must.
• Proven communication and negotiation skills.
• Proven track record in productivity contribution and process optimization. Lean knowledge preferred.
• Proven data analysis understanding and skills.
• Regional procurement experience in Asia Pacific Region highly preferred.
• Travel up to 20% (domestic).

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

Functional

• Has solid knowledge and experience on procurement (e.g., supply chain, negotiation, contract, supplier management, operation etc.)
• Perform cost analysis and volume planning as needed.
• Manage current procurement procedure execution while also identifying process improvements as needed.
• Identify root cause corrective actions for issues. Lead solutions to correct issues efficiently.
• Investigate supplier performance and find effective improvement opportunities.
• Analyze process efficiency by using technologies such as Power BI, etc.
• Support sourcing team to execute commodity strategy and supplier management activities.

Leadership

• Manage supplier performance in quality, on time delivery, inventory development and implement cost avoidance productivity.
• Lead knowledge sharing and \xe2\x80\x9cbest practices\xe2\x80\x9d across different functions and countries
• Drive successful execution of new initiatives and projects across different functions and countries by fulfilling individual responsibilities related to the effort while obtaining valuable contributions from others.

Interpersonal

• Strong sense of urgency, situation/task importance and prioritization.
• Open-minded and resourceful
• Strong sense of ownership
• Be confident /Be aggressive/Be able to work under pressure
• Passion for the supply chain management.
• Express opinions professionally and portray empathy to peers and stakeholders
• Influence stakeholders (be persuasive, direct and concise)
• Manage conflict resolution in a professional manner.
• Balance individual goals with team/business goals

Business

• Must accept role requirements (travel, flexible working hours etc).
• Understand S&S business model and industry requirements to be able to identify business values.
• Understand key suppliers\xe2\x80\x99 business and dependency to maintain supplier agility and resilience.
• Embrace customer centric culture to ensure all work activities are adding value (directly or indirectly) to the customer.
• Engage properly with business delivery process to perform effective support
• Respond to customer expedite requests promptly and accurately, then quickly relay information to customer service
• Understand how RA business objectives relate to S&S, how performance objectives align with S&S objectives, and then take steps to maximize business unit financial results

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an all-encompassing list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations to essential functions of the job will be made if appropriate.

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