Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Mayfield Heights, Ohio, United States 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 thework 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 Who is Rockwell: Do you want to make a difference in the world? At Rockwell Automation you can do just that and more. Rockwell is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential technology to , making the world more productive and sustainable. Rockwell was recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies in 2020. We place a high value on integrity which fosters an environment where all employees can and want to do their best work. To learn more about how we are bringing The Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, please visit . What Rockwell Brings to You: Rockwell cares about our employees and our benefits package is just one way we support you. Rockwell provides options for medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan including company match, generous vacation allowances, and many more options available. To learn more about our Benefits Package, please visit . What Rockwell Needs from You: We need a diverse workforce to do our best work. We need the makers, the forward thinkers, the problem solvers, and everything in between. That is where you come in. We are looking for an Engineer To Order (ETO) Buyer/Planner who will be responsible for procuring and maintaining manufacturing and material strategies by providing technical leadership to achieve total customer satisfaction and financial objectives. Job Summary: This position coordinates purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner. Acquires and maintains technical understanding of products purchased, monitors the cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure highest quality at best value. Performs cost analysis and volume planning for major commodities. May recommend cost saving proposals including make-versus-buy analysis, alternative sourcing and vendor evaluation criteria. Obtains materials, components, equipment and services while ensuring security and accountability of inventory through transaction documentation, process and procedure verification, and system review. Analyzes and, when able, corrects cycle count discrepancies. Audits incoming and outgoing shipments to assure quality and accuracy. Compiles and documents all transactions for data entry. Responsibilities and Essential Functions: This position will be responsible for comprehending the needs and requirements of customers or business partners in order to bring strategic value to them while promoting customer needs as the key driver for business goals and initiatives. Building strong relationships and partnerships across the company to leverage ideas, capabilities, and processes is critical to the role as well as instilling an energetic and enthusiastic response in others toward achieving company goals and priorities, and arousing others' commitment and support, even when embarking on unknown territory. This work consists of unifying internal constituents around a common vision and goals, and teaming with others for enhanced outcomes.