Senior Manager of Strategic Sourcing

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, Strategic Sourcing at OTTO By Rockwell Automation, you will manage OTTO's supplier and partner agreements to oversee the development and execution of strategic sourcing contracts and manage supplier relationships for our company. You bring experience managing supplier and partner relationships for industrial technology products. That experience is built on a solid foundation in procurement and supply chain management, be responsible for onboarding strategic suppliers and partners together with OTTO's technical teams and leading the setup of the contractual relationship. Here you ensure that our contracts are aligned with our business objectives, deliver value and quality to our customers, and comply with legal and ethical standards. Additionally you will also monitor our supplier and partner relationships, resolve any issues or disputes, and identify opportunities for improvement and innovation. You will be Hybrid based in either Kitchener, Ontario, Canada or Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US. You will report to VP, Operations.

Your Responsibilities:

• Drive implementation of the sourcing strategy for assigned commodities.
• Communicate, monitor, and manage business unit compliance of the strategy.
• Improve and develop our internal processes.
• Drive towards excellence both internally and with our suppliers.
• Ensure that our agreements and contracts encompass the needs of all stakeholders.
• Foster productive supplier and partner relationships.
• Work cross-functionally with legal, engineering, product, finance, and customer services.

The Essentials-You will have:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Years of Relevant Work Experience
• Legal authorization to work in the US or Canada is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of time.

The Preferred-You might also have::

• Typically requires a minimum of 2 years management experience.
• Preferably an MBA or Masters degree in supply chain management
• Strong knowledge of sourcing methodologies, tools, and best practices, such as market research, supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, risk management, category management, and supplier relationship management.
• At least 8 years of experience in contract management, strategic sourcing and supply chain management
• At least 5 years in a leadership role mentoring multiple people.
• You have drafted, negotiated and managed a variety of partnership and supplier agreements.
• You have a background in a technology or industrial space with hardware products.
• You have a post-secondary degree in business administration, supply chain management or relevant technical field.
• You have an analytical mindset and you are comfortable processing data in spreadsheets and ERP systems.
• You think strategically and can synthesize the conflicting concerns of multiple stakeholders.
• International supplier management experience in Asia / Europe is an asset.

What We Offer in the US:

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
• To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

What We Offer in Canada:

• Health Insurance including Medical and Dental
• Health Care Spending Account (HCSA – dependent on the plan chosen)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement plans
• Paid Time off
• Volunteering Time off
• Employer Savings Plan Matching (includes RRSP, TFSA, and EPSP)
• Employer Paid DC Pension
• Maternity and Parental Leave Top-Up
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, 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 workplace.

Rockwell Automation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. If you are someone with a disability and you need assistance or reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7427.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. 

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (519) 618-4899.

Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.