Global IT Program Procurement & Inventory Lead

Posted:
1/7/2025, 4:39:24 PM

Location(s):
Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

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

Reporting to the Chief of Staff and allocated to Network refresh program manager, and working in Katowice, Poland you will plan and implement activities related to procurement, inventory control, planning and quality control of production materials. Being closer to vendor you are expected to ensure we have vision on the availability of materials in the supply chain, as scheduled, and the maintenance of inventory at minimum acceptable levels. You'll manage sourcing and supplying equipment, raw materials, utilities, and outside services, as well coordinating global procurement efforts for the program. You'll review and plan requirements for acceptable inventory. You may work with Facilities and IT regional teams in auditing inventory levels and with internal and external vendors to comply with inventory policies and needs.

Your Responsibilities - you will do:

  • Review equipment bill of materials with supplier to identify complete shipments
  • From the financial processes input manages to result in purchase orders being sent to vendors for equipment to be shipped to sites
  • Control the allocation of inventory to ensure alignment with program schedule, this means having closer relationship with vendors in way to have the end-to-end purchasing process complete (from getting quotes, ETAs and equipment delivered at the sites) as planned
  • Maintain accurate accounting of total allocated items from the original bulk orders and associated secondary orders
  • Attend program meetings to report progress

The Essentials - you have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related.
  • Legal authorization to work within the region where you are hired (permission to stay and work in Poland).
  • Fluent English. English spoken will be your primary language on daily work
  • Previous experience managing procurement process in IT for large organizations
  • Familiar with IT Network environment and gear verbiage and conventions
  • Minimum 5 years working in infrastructure/network projects and/or network operations
  • Ability to manage Procure to Pay processes in SAP environment

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

  • Demonstrated ability to balance competing requirements and interests, with a focus on top priorities, finding opportunities to achieve win-win or obtain acceptance/agreement to compromise.
  • Ability to successfully work across organizational boundaries, including strong relationship management skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including speaking in front of small and large groups and ability to write & maintain technical documentation.

What We Offer:

  • Life insurance
  • Private medical care
  • Lunch card
  • Cafeteria system
  • Annual bonus
  • Christmas and vacation allowance
  • Ongoing learning opportunities
  • Sport Pass
  • Opportunity for professional development
  • Work in an multinational and diverse environment.

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.

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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.