Senior Buyer

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

When you join Rockwell Automation you become part of a diverse, inclusive and global community with experience with innovation and a place where you can partner with great minds and inspiring people.

You will report to 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 following all relevant procedures

 Directly help perform assigned suppliers and system maintenance. Responsible for commodities or assignments requiring application of basic purchasing principles, theories and concepts.

 We will ensure acquisitions of product or service requirements from known sources of supply

 We will participate in learning and professional development activities

 Comply with purchasing procedures. May suggest improvement as experience is gained

 Handle basic issues by following practices in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be obtained

 Understand commodity strategy and perform basic TCO analysis

 May resolve issues in requisition accuracy and completeness, on-time delivery or supplier payment

 May support the location of alternate sources of supply

 You will Manage data in MRP system including price, lead time, and lot sizes

 Represent Rockwell Automation when working with other companies. This representation includes conducting meetings/presentations with supplier and Rockwell Automation personnel, selecting appropriate sources, communicating material specifications, pricing, establishing delivery commitments, resolving quality problems, communicating industry trends/technological innovations and resolving disputed legal and financial issues.

 Develop specific goals to support Purchasing's departmental objectives. Establish personal growth goals to support you and Rockwell Automation. Report periodic progress toward those objectives to the purchasing supervisor.

 Edit and process purchase requisitions working with appropriate departments to clarify specifications and requirements

 You will Coordinate activities with other departments (Development and Industrialization Engineering, Marketing, Quality, Production and Inventory Control, Legal and Finance/Accounting) to achieve maximum customer service

 You will Identify and guide activities to improve the in-bound supply chain management practices for Rockwell Automation Control Systems

 You will 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:

You will have a minium bachelor's degree in business admin, Engineering or supply chian. You have 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 cause, illness, and accident.
• Hybrid & flexible work options.
• 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 you 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.