Sourcing Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams in support of complex, and often critical, cross functional sourcing and supply chain strategies and related business initiatives.
• Achieve operational objectives by developing integrated project plans and schedules while creating and plans in accordance with business objectives and target completion dates.
• Manage assigned projects to ensure optimum supply chain performance, both domestically and globally, including their associated alignments with company-wide commodity and manufacturing strategies and preferred sourcing models.
• Lead Supply Chain projects in support of the transfer of products between RA manufacturing facilities, ensuring continued supply chain integrity.
• Lead large and/or complex projects that support Strategic Sourcing reviews, supplier localization, supplier exit and transitions between suppliers.
• Achieve all project goals and objectives on time and challenges and successfully implement solutions to realize project goals.
• Consistently moving problems towards resolution when encountering obstacles, uncertain conditions, or situations where lack of data or conflicting data means there is no clear choice.
• Develop and maintain strong internal and external relationships at all levels of Rockwell Automation and supplier organizations.
• Identify and mitigate risks and drive continuous improvement throughout the supply chain for assigned projects and activities.
• Drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction, and work to identify incremental productivity in projects, to achieve the maximum benefit for Rockwell Automation.
• Work closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Finance, and Engineering in support of technology and/or manufacturing strategies.
• Independently make decisions and drive execution of correct supply chain solutions in the face of opposition.
• Develop, Interface and maintain effective working relationships
• Effective presentations and communications (written and verbal) to various levels of the Supply Chain organization.
• The Essentials - You Will Have:
• Bachelor's degree
• 5 or more years of experience
• Manage cross-functional projects / assignments requiring identification of objectives, resources and/or approaches.
• Comprehensive understanding of primary sourcing, procurement, MRP, inventory, logistics and production principles and understands the basic data flow process in SAP.
• Understanding of purchased product and cost drivers, such as raw materials or global market influences.
• Successfully manage projects at the same time.
• Driven and enthusiastic about opportunities for in-depth sourcing strategy execution. Comfortable/proficient in leading cross functional and multicultural teams.
• Attain results and influence outside their direct control or area and collaborate effectively across multiple disciplines with internal and external resources.

Benefits

Additional Information

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 The Sourcing Project Manager position is responsible for supporting and leading projects related to Productivity, Supply Chain Development, and Enterprise Initiatives, with varying levels of complexity. Activities could include, but are not limited to, supplier transfers, exits, part transfers, localization projects, sourcing reviews, RFQ / RFP, supply risk management, and other types of productivity projects. Significant engagement with both suppliers and other groups outside Sourcing may be required. A Sourcing Project Manager work well independently, with teams, and may lead or support complex cross-functional processes or supplier performance improvement projects. You will report to the Manager, Sourcing Project Management and have a hybrid schedule working in Katowice, Poland.

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