NPI- Buyer

Rockwell Automation; Monterrey; Híbrido; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Supply Chain Specialist to enhance productivity and efficiency within their procurement processes. This role involves developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services. You will leverage your expertise in advanced purchasing principles and analytical tools to drive cost reduction and productivity initiatives. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where your contributions will help shape the future of manufacturing and supply chain management. If you are a forward thinker with a passion for problem-solving, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Servicios

Mindfulness Programs

Volunteer Paid Time Off

Donation Matching Program

Employee Assistance Program

Personalized Wellbeing Programs

On-demand Digital Course Library

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain and project procurement.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in ERP/SAP systems.

Responsabilidades

• Manage purchasing assignments and supplier negotiations.
• Analyze quotations and prepare RFQs for cost-effective sourcing.
• Guide material readiness and manage critical shortages.

Conocimientos

Advanced Purchasing Principles

Total Cost of Ownership Analysis

Supply Chain Management

Analytical Skills

Project Procurement

ERP/SAP Experience

Microsoft Excel Proficiency

Inventory Management

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Equivalent Discipline

Herramientas

ERP Systems

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

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

Develop/identify potential sources of supply, support negotiations, process requisitions, place purchase orders and oversee delivery of goods and services to meet project delivery dates. Prepare Requests for Quotation (RFQ). Analyze quotations using a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach. Prepare and lead Supply Chain Material Readiness tracker and meetings. Track New Product and Continuation purchased part cost and provide information to PLM Team and Sourcing Managers. Develop cost reduction and productivity strategies directly aligned with Project cost targets. Manage NPI and Continuation new purchased part lead time. You will report to the Team Lead, Sourcing Project Manager. Role is located in Katowice - Poland. Hybrid work schedule.

Your Responsibilities:

• Responsible for PLM purchasing assignments requiring application of advanced purchasing principles, theories, and concepts.
• Identify alternate sources of supply, prepare RFQs, and complete Total Cost of Ownership analyses to lead selection of supplier location and lot sizes where applicable.
• Guide Supply Chain Material Readiness and support time to market by facilitating meetings with suppliers and team members. Report status of material and raise awareness to partners of pain points. Guide next steps towards risk mitigation.
• Manage escalated critical material shortages for the PLM teams.
• Work with production buyers to build new parts set up.
• Ensure thorough familiarity with Rockwell Automation's Common Product Development (CPD) process.
• Analyze data (perform root cause analysis). Create action plans.
• Maintain ERP accuracy and resolve issues, on-time delivery, and lead time accuracy.
• May manage data in MRP system including price, lead time, and lot sizes.
• Process purchase requisitions generated by NPI teams, verify accuracy to quote, and resolve invoice issues.
• Help with material planning forecasts to suppliers of critical components throughout program development cycle.
• Represent Rockwell Automation when working with other companies.
• Support overall productivity improvement efforts and management reporting.
• Comply with all Rockwell Automation procedures.
• Ensure familiarity with procedures relating to NPI Sourcing and standards of business conduct.
• May review new product introduction management and engineer change notices (ECN).
• May participate in and support the coordinated purchase agreement programs with the Rockwell Strategic Sourcing organization.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or Equivalent discipline.
• Minimum five years direct related experience.
• ERP/SAP experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of MRP, inventory, and production principles.
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and v-lookups.
• Capability with analytical tools and systems.
• Project Procurement and NPI Experience.
• Map out processes and improve to lead operational efficiencies and document supply chain processes.

Desired Qualifications

• New Product purchasing experience.
• APICS or ISM certification desirable.
• Basic Understanding of reading Drawings.
• Experience leading project teams to achieve Strategic Sourcing programs.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Team leader/contributor, comfortable in leading multicultural teams.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Capture and transform an idea/concept into business opportunity and deliver positive results.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm.
• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees.
• 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.
• 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.

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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.