Supplier Relationship Specialist

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

As a Supplier Relationship Specialist, you will help build and maintain a supplier network that supports our Services & Solutions business. You will work closely with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders to improve supplier performance, manage risk, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

You will join the Services & Solutions Supply Chain team and partner with colleagues across Engineering, IT, Finance, Customer Care, and Regional Service Delivery. You will report to the Manager, EMEA S&S Sourcing & Supply, and have a hybrid schedule working in Katowice or Gdansk, Poland.

Your Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with assigned suppliers, serving as a primary point of contact for supplier engagement and issue resolution.
• Monitor supplier performance through key metrics such as delivery, quality, cost, and responsiveness, and support corrective action and improvement plans when needed.
• Identify and mitigate supplier-related risks and supply chain disruptions to help ensure business continuity and customer satisfaction.
• Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive process improvements, cost optimization, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Analyze supplier and supply chain data, prepare performance reports, and contribute to sourcing and supplier management strategies.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Materials Management, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management or a related technical discipline.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in supplier relationship management, procurement, or a related field.
• Native or fluent in English
• Proficiency in Excel and
• Experience with supplier relationship management software.
• Experience with lean methodologies or other continuous improvement initiatives.
• SAP experience.
• Demonstrated experience building and managing strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles, procurement processes, and performance metrics.
• CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or similar certification.

What We Offer:

Our benefits package includes …

• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees
• Company volunteer and donation matching program - Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• On-demand digital course library for professional development
• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program

... and other local benefits!

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.

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.