Commodity Manager - Software

Job Description

We are looking for a Commodity Manager focused on Software for our Rockwell products. With guidance from the Manager of IT Strategic Sourcing, you will develop the sourcing strategy for assigned software and technology commodities and suppliers, using input from the sourcing team and key global/regional stakeholders within the business units. The sourcing strategy will drive the continuous improvement of Rockwell's Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for the assigned commodities.

Responsibilities

• Drive implementation of sourcing strategies for assigned commodities by communicating, monitoring, and managing business unit compliance, while establishing strong cross-functional relationships (IT, Engineering, Plant Operations, Suppliers, Product Quality) and bringing a Strategic Sourcing perspective to key processes.
• Drive AI adoption by developing use cases, defining potential ROI, and implementing skills or agents—either self-directed or with technical support.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives within the software supply base, driving results across cross-functional teams, influencing without authority, navigating uncertainty, and acting as a catalyst for change to achieve business goals and overcome barriers.
• Develop expertise in IT strategies, business unit products, and functional needs for commodities and services; partner with stakeholders to understand objectives and translate them into effective sourcing strategies, while staying current on market trends, supplier economics, and best practice sourcing.
• Manage global suppliers by monitoring performance across security, quality, delivery, and lead time, and conducting regular strategic business reviews with suppliers and stakeholders to drive continuous improvement of the supply base.
• Measure and track sourcing KPIs across commodities and services, providing monthly reporting to senior management on key metrics including savings, quality, delivery, lead time, and market trends.
• Identify and implement Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction opportunities by leading internal and supplier-facing initiatives, driving annual productivity improvements aligned with sourcing strategy (including security expectations, supplier operations, demand management, and supply chain flexibility).
• Foster an inclusive and engaging culture that supports employee performance, development, and retention.
• Ensure adherence to sourcing policies, procedures, and standards of business conduct.

Essentials

• You Will Have Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Years of Relevant Work Experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• The ability to travel 10% of the time.

Preferred

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• 5+ years of Commodity Management experience.
• Proven experience in conflict resolution, strategy development and project management.
• Advanced knowledge of commodities (e.g. electronics, factored product/brand label).
• Experience managing projects / assignments requiring identification of objectives, resources and/or approaches.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems is essential, such as SAP.
• Knowledge in data architecture and management applications (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Advanced formal degree.

What We Offer

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision.
• 401k.
• Paid Time off.
• Parental and Caregiver Leave.
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.

Additional Information

To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.
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 the right person for this or other roles.
This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.