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Rockwell Automation · 1 month ago

PLM Sourcing Project Manager

Mayfield Heights, Ohio, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on enhancing productivity and sustainability in manufacturing. The PLM Sourcing Project Manager will develop and execute sourcing strategies, manage supplier engagement, and ensure supply chain continuity while mitigating risks.

HardwareIndustrial AutomationSales AutomationSoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead and early supplier engagement in Rockwell Automation's Common Product Development (CPD) process

Lead supplier driven cost improvement activities. Support NPI and Continuation 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 or Continuation 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 or Continuation 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 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

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementSourcing Strategy DevelopmentProject ManagementLean/Continuous ImprovementData Management ApplicationsSupplier NegotiationsRisk ManagementCross-Functional LeadershipTeam Leadership