NPI Sourcing Project Manager

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 25,000 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

Objective of position:

The Manager is responsible for product line sourcing strategy development and execution in New Product Introduction (NPI) process. This is a cross-functional leadership role with responsibility for project management and accountability for deadlines, results and metrics. This role is a central Sourcing interface, to manage effective engagement with suppliers, development teams, and commodity leaders, to deliver on-time-to market product, best in class cost, and supply continuity, while mitigating supply chain risk. This individual must have the ability to work independently and quickly identify opportunities.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and early supplier engagement in Rockwell Automation's Common Product Development (CPD) process.
• Lead supplier driven cost improvement activities. Support NPI team's product cost targets through establishment of best-in-class cost for new components.
• Drive execution of ISC Supply Chain Material Readiness (SCMR) which includes the utilization of the ISC Part Tracker and Critical Part Process risk management.
• Reduce product risk through proper sourcing strategy development and execution. Drive use of 'Preferred' suppliers. Provide NPI eam with supply chain risk assessments which include obsolescence, delivery, currency, logistics, political and other risks.
• Project manages the communication and activities between the NPI team and Sourcing/Procurement. (i.e. source selection, supplier negotiations, sourcing strategy development, supplier issue resolution, etc.) Facilitates the establishment of supply management parameter guidelines with buyers and planners. (i.e. production authorization agreements, schedule agreements, lot size, lead time, logistics, packaging, etc.)
• Drive Sourcing Process Improvements through elimination of variation and waste, focusing on continuous process improvement. Promote Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodology in the NPI and Continuation teams.
• Interface and build strong working relationships with Development Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Component Engineering, Business Unit Management, Sourcing, Operations Management, Industrialization Planning, Supplier Quality, Marketing and Finance.
• Conduct tasks in accordance with all applicable health, safety, quality and environmental regulations & laws as well as Rockwell Automation policies and procedures. Policies and procedures include, but are not limited to: Standards of Business Conduct, Intellectual Property, Control Environment, Information Protection, ISO 9000 & ISO 14000.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience. Advanced formal education desirable in business or a technical discipline.
• Legal Authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future for this job opening.

Travel: 10% (Domestic & International)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to manage projects / assignments requiring identification of objectives, resources and/or approaches.
• Minimum 8 years of supply chain, sourcing, project management or operations management experience.
• Project Management (PMP) certification a plus.
• Lean / Six Sigma certification desirable
• Advanced understanding of sourcing, procurement, MRP, inventory, logistics and production principles.
• Demonstrated excellent analytical skills in a dynamic new product introduction environment and ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
• High energy, driven and enthusiastic about opportunities for in-depth NPI sourcing strategy execution
• Strong project team leader, comfortable in leading cross functional and multi-cultural teams.
• Demonstrated ability to make difficult decisions and drive execution of correct supply chain solutions in the face of opposition.
• Exceptional problem solving and project management skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills (written and verbal) to various levels of the organization.
• Proficient in dealing across different cultures.
• Ability to influence and effectively negotiate with suppliers and with various organizational levels within Rockwell Automation.
• Advanced understanding and use of data management applications (i.e. MS Office)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an all-encompassing list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations to essential functions of the job will be made if necessary.

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