In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Understand and analyze cost drivers across materials and services categories to identify optimization opportunities.
- Identify, evaluate, and develop strategic supplier relationships while fostering healthy supplier competition.
- Assess and implement make-versus-buy decisions based on business needs and cost efficiency.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align suppliers with category strategies and ensure readiness for product launches.
- Support front-end teams during quotation phases by engaging suppliers, negotiating pricing, and confirming capacity and compliance.
- Lead supplier negotiations throughout project execution to ensure favorable outcomes.
- Partner with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to secure supplier approvals and maintain strong collaboration.
- Conduct supplier performance reviews and manage ongoing supplier relationships.
- Drive cost reduction initiatives using strategic sourcing, value analysis/value engineering (VAVE), and negotiation tactics.
- Lead sourcing projects, including RFQ/RFP preparation, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, and stakeholder alignment.
- Utilize e-sourcing tools to drive cost competitiveness and support decision-making.
- Implement dual or multi-sourcing strategies to mitigate risk and meet demand requirements.
- Maintain accurate supplier pricing data in ERP systems to support product costing and financial transparency.
Who You Are:
You build strong, collaborative relationships and work effectively across teams to achieve shared goals. You communicate clearly and persuasively, adapting your approach to influence both internal and external stakeholders. You navigate complexity and ambiguity with confidence, making informed decisions while balancing multiple priorities. You are action-oriented and driven to deliver results, consistently finding ways to improve processes and outcomes.
For This Role, You Will Need:
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in supply chain, engineering, business administration, or a related field.
- Strong negotiation, influencing, and project management skills.
- Knowledge of end-to-end supply chain processes and global sourcing practices.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach.
- Experience using enterprise systems (such as ERP platforms like SAP or Oracle) and Microsoft Office tools.
- Ability to collaborate across functions and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Flexibility to work in a dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
- Experience in lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices.
- Exposure to best-cost country sourcing strategies and global supply networks.
- Demonstrated success in cost optimization and supplier relationship management.
- Familiarity with e-sourcing tools and advanced data analysis for procurement decision-making.
- Experience supporting new product development (NPD) initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
Our Culture and Commitment To You:
At Emerson, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment where every individual is valued and empowered to contribute. We believe in continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation, and we encourage employees to bring their authentic selves to work. Our people-first culture prioritizes well-being, professional growth, and opportunities to make a meaningful impact. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and everyone can thrive.