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Job Description
Purchasing Manager main responsibility includes the operational procurement activities for direct materials at RA manufacturing plants including cost effectiveness improvement.
On this role you will report to GLOBAL DIRECT PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Your Responsibilities:People Management: Lead the team of 10 buyers plus interns. Provide leadership on their development and serve as an escalation point to ensure deliveries of the products according to requirementsLead disciplined operational rhythm, schedule to reduce purchasing related issues.Responsible for continues improvement of purchasing process.Support Talent growth. Accountable for the development, goal setting and performance management of all direct reports, and identifying talents within the teamImprove organizational changes, review roles and responsibilities and empower employees to lead important decisionsLead the operational rhythm (Cadence) to ensure resolution of all purchasing related issues, such as past due delivery execution, critical parts deliveries, affecting customer satisfaction.Manage team. Ensure low turnover rates, manage employees expectations, help them create a development plan to boost their career opportunities, create career ladder, network with other leaders in the region, search for newcomers and develop people on internshipsMonitor operational goals (KPI’s) related to supplier performance (On Time Delivery, Average Weighted Lead Time, Past Dues).Drive Supplier Performance Improvement Reviews for suppliers identified that are the most problematic and require Supply Management focus.Empower the team to improve projects for procurement activities for all direct material teams at Rockwell Automation. Purchasing Process continued improvement are driven through elimination of variation and standardization of multiple activities.Automate ordering process by implementing tools and methods (e.g.EDI, Supplier Network Collaboration)Provide on-the-job training and coach subordinated staff on Procurement, including the resolution of complex procurement requests and issues.The Preferred - You Will Have:University degree in the relevant field of supply chain / engineering.Five years of supply-chain or operational procurement experience working in a manufacturing and industrial environment. Minimum 5 years of experience managing teamsManage cross functional and multi-cultural and dispersed teams.Demonstrated excellent understanding of procurement, MRP, inventory, and production principles.SAP / Six Sigma training desirable.Fluent English;.What We Offer:Our benefits package includes …
Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to CalmVolunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employeesCompany 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!
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