Commodity Manager

Commodity ManagerRockwell 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!As a Commodity Manager within the Strategic Sourcing organization, you will drive end-to-end commodity strategies for direct materials that impacts business performance across Rockwell Automation's Integrated Supply Chain (ISC). This is an experienced individual contributor with enterprise impact, reporting to the Strategic Sourcing Manager.You will:Own, evolve and execute commodity strategies end-to-endInfluence cross-functional and business-level decisionsDrive measurable results across cost, risk, quality, and growthOperate with high autonomy, escalating only for strategic trade-offsYou will work a hybrid schedule in either Milwaukee, WI or Mayfield Heights, OH.Your Responsibilities:Develop and execute commodity strategies aligned to business and ISC prioritiesLead sourcing events, supplier negotiations, and contracting decisionsManage supplier performance and continuous improvement plans (quality, delivery, cost)Partner with PLM, Engineering, Quality, and Operations to support NPI and lifecycle managementEnsure compliance and adoption of sourcing strategies across stakeholdersMonitor market conditions, cost drivers, and supply risksLead complex, multi-region sourcing strategies with enterprise-level impactDrive should-cost modeling, cost transparency, and long-term productivity initiativesInfluence executive stakeholders on trade-offs across cost, risk, and speedDevelop and execute supply risk mitigation strategies, including dual sourcing and capacity assuranceShape and optimize the global supply base and lead strategic supplier partnershipsBuild and execute risk mitigation strategies (dual sourcing, capacity assurance, geopolitical risk)Lead strategic supplier partnerships, including executive-level reviews and negotiationsThe Essentials - You Will Have:Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Years of Relevant Work Experience.Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.The ability to travel 25% of the time.The Preferred - You Might Also Have:Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience.5+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or operationsDegree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or technical discipline.Proven track record of owning commodity strategies end-to-endDelivered quantifiable cost and performance outcomes.Experienced in managing complex/global supplier networks.Experience influencing senior stakeholders and cross-functional leadersExperience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).Knowledge of electronic/electro-mechanical/mechanical commodities or engineered products.Managed suppliers and executed sourcing strategies.Experience working in a high-mix and low-volume business within in industrial automation market segmentRecent experience working with data center demand and associated market disruptionsExperience working with business units and manufacturing plants located globally in different time zonesAt 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 person for this or other roles.This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.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.