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We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work.
Job Description
You will report to the Procurement Manager based in Singapore.
The Essentials – You Will Have
- Procure assigned materials/commodities from specified suppliers that are moderate to high in complexity and follow all relevant procedures.
- Directly help perform supplier and system maintenance.
Responsible for commodities or assignments requiring application of basic purchasing principles, theories and concepts.
- Ensure acquisitions of product or service requirements from known sources of supply.
- Participate in learning and professional development activities.
- Comply with purchasing procedures and suggest improvements as experience is gained.
- Handle basic issues by analyzing situations or data to obtain answers.
- Understand commodity strategy and perform basic TCO analysis.
- Resolve issues in requisition accuracy and completeness, on-time delivery, or supplier payment.
- Support the location of alternate sources of supply.
- Manage data in the MRP system including price, lead time, and lot sizes.
- Represent Rockwell Automation when working with suppliers and internal stakeholders, including meetings/presentations, communicating material specifications, pricing, delivery commitments, quality issues, and industry trends.
- Develop goals to support Purchasing's objectives and report progress to the purchasing supervisor.
- Edit and process purchase requisitions with appropriate departments to clarify specifications and requirements.
- Coordinate activities with other departments (Development and Industrialization Engineering, Marketing, Quality, Production and Inventory Control, Legal and Finance/Accounting) to achieve maximum customer service.
- Identify and guide activities to improve inbound supply chain management practices for Rockwell Automation Control Systems.
- Ensure familiarity with procedures relating to the purchasing department and standards of business conduct.
- Resolve routine material shortages, minor supplier disputes, and participate in cross-functional team activities.
The Preferred – You Might Also Have
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering or supply chain.
- At least 6 years of experience in the sourcing field as a buyer.
What We Offer
- Out-Patient benefits including clinical consultation, prescribed medication, telemedicine, health screening, dental & vision.
- Life and Accident Protection – covering death and disability due to natural causes, illness, and accident.
- Hybrid & flexible work options.
- Rockwell Automation is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.
If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, you are encouraged to apply anyway.
You may be suited for this or other roles.
Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy expects employees to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.
Seniority level
Employment type
Job function
- Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
- Automation Machinery Manufacturing
Regional Category Buyer (Packing Materials) and Regional Indirect Procurement Senior Manager are also referenced in this listing, indicating related roles and context for the employer.
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