Commodity Manager - Indirect Services

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Job Description

We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented Commodity Manager to lead the global sourcing strategy for Indirect services. This role is a part of the Global Indirect Strategic Sourcing Organization within our Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) business function. You will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that deliver world-class supplier performance in quality, service, cost, working capital, and innovation. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background, analytical mindset, and proven experience in indirect sourcing and supplier negotiations across a global footprint.

This role reports to the Global Sourcing Manager, Indirect Services and you will work from either Mayfield Heights, OH or Milwaukee, WI.

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement global Sourcing strategies for assigned commodities within Indirect Sourcing.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management to ensure optimal value and performance.
• Collaborate with Business Unit stakeholders such as Engineering, Legal, and Finance to align Sourcing strategies with Rockwell's Strategic Framework.
• Monitor and analyze market trends, cost drivers, and supplier capabilities to identify opportunities for innovation and cost reduction.
• Lead should-cost modeling, pricing analysis, and benchmarking to support strategic decision-making and cost optimization.
• Drive supplier negotiations to achieve best-in-class commercial terms, service levels, and long-term value creation.
• Manage supplier performance through KPIs, scorecards, and regular business reviews.
• Drive risk mitigation strategies and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support make vs. buy decisions, outsourcing strategies, and supplier consolidation initiatives.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts with commodity team, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Achieve year-over-year improvement in total cost, quality, service, and working capital.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 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 20% of the time.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or global commodity management
• Experience working in a matrixed, global organization with cross-functional collaboration
• Familiarity with contract law, IP considerations, and service-level agreements
• Proficiency in sourcing tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba)
• Experience with Engineering Services, Contingent Labor, HR Services, or other Professional Services

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What We Offer:

• 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 .

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 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

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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.