About this role
Sourcing Engineer
remote type On-site locations Tamil Nadu, India Chennai, India time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id R26-5463
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
The Sourcing Specialist leads complex purchasing and supplier management activities to ensure we secure high-quality goods and services at prices. We are looking for Strategic Deal-Making Skills on sourcing, strategic supplier relationship management, Strong Execution Skills on cost savings while maintaining compliance and sustainability standards. You will collaborate with partners to understand purchasing requirements, develop sourcing strategies, and lead supplier performance. As a senior-level Sourcing Specialist, you will be part of the Procurement team, reporting directly to the Sourcing Manager.
Your Responsibilities:
- Lead procurement activities for direct materials, components, and manufacturing services.
- Develop suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and technical capabilities.
- Prepare RFQs, perform techno-commercial evaluations, and negotiate pricing, contracts, and lead times.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to support new product development (NPD), supplier selection, and PPAP activities.
- Promote supplier localization and cost reduction programmes through value engineering and strategic sourcing.
- Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions to improve quality, delivery, and service.
- Manage supplier risks and develop alternate sources to ensure supply continuity.
- Support glob