Commodity Manager – Software

Rockwell Automation

Commodity Manager focused on Software for Rockwell Automation. Develops sourcing strategies for software and technology commodities to drive continuous improvement of TCO.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Ohio, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive implementation of sourcing strategies for assigned commodities by communicating, monitoring, and managing business unit compliance.
Establish strong cross-functional relationships (IT, Engineering, Plant Operations, Suppliers, Product Quality) and bring 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.
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.
Manage global suppliers by monitoring performance across security, quality, delivery, and lead time.
Measure and track sourcing KPIs across commodities and services, providing monthly reporting to senior management on key metrics.
Identify and implement Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction opportunities.
Foster an inclusive and engaging culture that supports employee performance, development, and retention.
Ensure adherence to sourcing policies, procedures, and standards of business conduct.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Years of Relevant Work Experience.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future.
The ability to travel 10% of the time.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

sourcing strategiescommodity managementproject managementdata architectureTotal Cost of Ownership (TCO)KPI measurementAI adoptionuse case developmentbusiness unit complianceadvanced knowledge of commodities

Soft Skills

conflict resolutionstrategy developmentcross-functional collaborationemployee performance supportinclusive culture fosteringstakeholder partnershipcommunicationmonitoringmanagementreporting

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeAdvanced formal degree