SENIOR INDIRECT BUYER

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

You will manage the and cost‑effective sourcing of services supporting Workplace Services, with a focus on Facilities, Utilities, and site‑related services. The Buyer will support office and site operations in Poland and rest of EMEA, ensuring continuity, compliance, and value delivery across facilities management, utilities, maintenance, and workplace infrastructure. The role includes developing local and regional supply strategies, managing service providers, and driving cost optimization while maintaining high service quality.You will report to the PROCUREMENT MANAGER and have a hybrid schedule working in Katowice, Poland.

Your Responsibilities:

• Manage commodity strategies for Workplace Services, including Facilities Management, Utilities, Maintenance, and Site Services.
• Evaluate, select, and manage suppliers, including negotiations of service agreements and performance management aligned with site and needs.
• Improve projects focused on cost optimization, service quality, sustainability, and operational efficiency.
• Provide ongoing support to Workplace Services, Facilities, and site partners by delivering sourcing expertise and procurement solutions.
• Prepare and manage RFQs/RFPs for facilities‑related services, utilities, and local site projects.
• Contribute to Global Standard Work and best practices within Indirect Procurement.
• Evaluate existing and potential suppliers based on Total Cost of Ownership principles and service performance metrics.
• Ethically represent us when working with service providers, including supplier meetings, negotiations, contract discussions, and issue resolution.
• Support local facilities and workplace programs by translating operational requirements into sourcing and purchasing solutions.
• Edit and process purchase requisitions, issue purchase orders, and analyze data using SAP and other enterprise systems.
• Coordinate activities with cross‑functional teams, including Workplace Services, Facilities, EHS, Finance, Legal, IT, and Site Leadership.
• Participate in and support coordinated purchase agreement programs aligned with sourcing strategies.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, standards of business conduct, health and safety regulations, environmental requirements, and applicable local laws.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in indirect procurement, services sourcing, facilities, or workplace‑related procurement.
• We require legal authorization to work in Poland.
• Language: English required; Polish required; additional languages.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• 2+ years of experience sourcing facilities management, utilities, or workplace‑related services.
• Experience supplier negotiations, cost optimization, and service improvement projects.
• Problem‑solve, and project management skills.
• We prefer SAP experience.
• Knowledge of sustainability, energy management, or facilities operations

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
• Other local benefits!
• At Rockwell Automation, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. 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.