Sourcing Engineer

Rockwell Automation; Tamil Nadu; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mindfulness programs with Calm

Volunteer and donation matching

Employee Assistance Program

OnTrack wellbeing program

On-demand digital course library

Job summary

Rockwell Automation, a global technology leader, seeks a Senior Sourcing Specialist to lead complex procurement of direct materials and manufacturing services. You will develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier performance, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations.

The role emphasizes strategic deal-making, cost reduction, supplier localization, and adherence to procurement policies and ERP/SAP processes, reporting to the Sourcing Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, or related field.
• 8–10 years of procurement or supply chain experience.
• Track record in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
• Expertise in ERP and SAP systems and procurement tools.
• Strong analytical, partner communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for direct materials, components, and manufacturing services.
• Develop suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and technical capabilities.
• Prepare RFQs, perform techno-commercial evaluations, and negotiate pricing, contracts, and lead times.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to support new product development (NPD), supplier selection, and PPAP activities.
• Promote supplier localization and cost reduction programmes through value engineering and strategic sourcing.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions to improve quality, delivery, and service.
• Manage supplier risks and develop alternate sources to ensure supply continuity.
• Support global sourcing programmes in collaboration with the Cubic Group Purchase Team.
• Ensure material availability while maintaining compliance with procurement policies and ERP/SAP processes.
• Faster long-term supplier relationships and improve to achieve our goals.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Contract management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP

Job description

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 Specialist leads complex purchasing and supplier management activities to ensure we secure high-quality goods and services at prices. We are looking for Strategic Deal-Making Skills on sourcing, strategic supplier relationship management, Strong Execution Skills on cost savings while maintaining compliance and sustainability standards. You will collaborate with partners to understand purchasing requirements, develop sourcing strategies, and lead supplier performance. As a senior-level Sourcing Specialist, you will be part of the Procurement team, reporting directly to the Sourcing Manager.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for direct materials, components, and manufacturing services.
• Develop suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and technical capabilities.
• Prepare RFQs, perform techno-commercial evaluations, and negotiate pricing, contracts, and lead times.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to support new product development (NPD), supplier selection, and PPAP activities.
• Promote supplier localization and cost reduction programmes through value engineering and strategic sourcing.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions to improve quality, delivery, and service.
• Manage supplier risks and develop alternate sources to ensure supply continuity.
• Support global sourcing programmes in collaboration with the Cubic Group Purchase Team.
• Ensure material availability while maintaining compliance with procurement policies and ERP/SAP processes.
• Faster long-term supplier relationships and improve to achieve our goals.

The Essentials – You Will Have

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, or related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in procurement, or supply chain management.
• Track record in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
• Expertise in ERP & SAP systems and procurement tools.
• Demonstrated expertise in analysis, partner communication, and leadership

The Preferred – You Might Also Have

• Expertise in global sourcing and managing international suppliers.
• Expertise in cost benchmarking, supplier risk assessment, and category management.
• Expertise in manufacturing, technology, or large-scale procurement environments.
• Familiarity with digital procurement platforms and automation tools.
• With a focus on cost efficiency and supplier performance.
• Collaboration across departments and with external partners.
• Change and lead process improvements.
• Commitment to ethical, sustainable, and sourcing practices.

What We Offer

Our benefits package includes …

• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
• On-demand digital course library for professional development
• and other local benefits!

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.