Commodity Manager - Professional Services

Rockwell Automation; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Parental and Caregiver Leave

Flexible Work Schedule

Job summary

Rockwell Automation, a Milwaukee-based technology leader, seeks an experienced procurement professional to drive strategic sourcing for Professional Services. You will partner with senior leaders, manage supplier relationships, and steer cost productivity initiatives across global programs.

The role requires 8+ years in sourcing, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to navigate a multinational, matrixed organization. Hybrid work in Milwaukee, WI is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier lifecycle management for Professional Services categories including onboarding, RFx, contract negotiations, implementation and offboarding.
• Develop global commodity strategies for Professional Services categories such as consulting and financial services.
• Collaborate with Directors and VP-level stakeholders to align sourcing with business objectives.
• Develop and execute cost productivity, working capital, demand management and total cost of ownership initiatives.
• Lead negotiations and execution of MSAs, SOWs and other contracts.
• Oversee contract lifecycle activities including renewals, amendments and compliance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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

You will perform strategic sourcing activities related to assigned Professional Service categories. Evaluate sourcing requirements to ensure compliance with internal controls, operational requirements, and business continuity requirements. Build relationships with senior business leaders and strategic relationships with important suppliers. Lead complex sourcing strategies and negotiations that support enterprise goals while delivering productivity, operational excellence, and risk mitigation outcomes. Manage suppliers through scorecards, business reviews, market intelligence, contract management, and continuous improvement projects. You will report to the Global Sourcing Manager, Customer Success and have a hybrid schedule working in Milwaukee, WI.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead supplier lifecycle management for assigned Professional Services categories including supplier identification, onboarding, RFx activities, contract negotiations, implementation, and offboarding.
• Develop global commodity strategies for Professional Services categories, including consulting legal services, financial services, human resources services, training services, and other assigned categories.
• Partner with Directors, Vice Presidents, functional leaders, and key stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business objectives, organizational priorities, and operational requirements.
• Develop and execute cost productivity, working capital, demand management, and total cost of ownership (TCO) initiatives aligned with commodity strategies and annual business objectives.
• Lead complex negotiations and execution of Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and other commercial contracts.
• Manage contract lifecycle activities including renewals, amendments, compliance monitoring, supplier governance, and risk mitigation programs.
• Lead supplier performance management through scorecards, business reviews, corrective action plans, benchmarking, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve service, quality, innovation, and cost performance.
• Monitor supply markets, labor market trends, industry benchmarks, supplier capabilities, commercial models, and risk factors to support sourcing decisions and business continuity.
• Provide strategic sourcing expertise and commercial guidance to business leaders on supplier selection, service delivery models, contracting strategies, and market trends.
• Measure, monitor, and report key performance indicators including productivity, cash, service levels, contract compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Develop executive-level presentations, sourcing recommendations, and business cases for senior leadership review and approval.
• Ensure supplier compliance with policies, procedures, security requirements, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Lead cross-functional sourcing projects and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization to achieve business objectives.

The 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 10% of the time.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have

• 8 years sourcing, procurement, supply chain, category management, consulting, contract management, or related business experience.
• Experience sourcing and managing Professional Services categories including consulting, legal services, finance services, human resources services, marketing services, or other indirect service categories.
• 5+ years of experience leading complex negotiations involving enterprise-wide agreements, strategic suppliers, and executive partners.
• Experience supporting global departments in a multinational environment.
• Expertise in supplier management, contract negotiations, and category strategy development.
• Negotiation and contract management skills.
• Experience working in a multinational, matrixed organization.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional projects and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
• Experience presenting recommendations and business cases to Director and Vice President-level stakeholders.

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.

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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.

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 28,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.

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!