Mayfield Heights, Ohio, United StatesUnited States of America Milwaukee (South 2nd Street)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 thework 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 DescriptionThe 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 team 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 degreeLegal 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.Preferred Qualifications:Typically requires a minimum 8 years of supply chain, sourcing, project management or operations management experience.Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanically engineering highly preferred.Ability to travel 10% (domestic & international)D