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Emerson Regional Category Leader- Metals and Molded Parts in Stafford, Texas
If you are a Commodity Leader professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! This role could be based out of Stafford, TX, McKinney, TX, or the Tulsa, OK location, and will support the North America MFG. sites including two plants in Mexico. In this role you will encompass sourcing activities for a Category of strategic purchases for a site or a group of sites at Emerson. The Strategic categories will be Rubber, Metals, and Molded parts for Americas region, such as diaphragms, soft goods, nameplates, plastic parts, fasteners, springs, and raw materials. The position will report to a Regional Category Manager, Metals and Molded Parts, Americas.
In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
Complete annual plan and 3-5 years' strategic plans for Diaphragms, Metals, and Molded parts
Supervise the management of key part suppliers in Americas through periodic suppliers review and the established rapport
Drive continuous improvement programs with focus on quality, service levels, and lead times
Lead negotiations with key suppliers for long-term agreements or cost containment projects
Perform quarterly reviews of supplier's SWOT on overall performance and supply risk
Understand cost drivers for respective categories and provide updated market intelligence to Operations, Sales, Marketing, and Product Management
Identify improvement opportunities within Pressure Management and other Emerson sites
Be the Pressure Management regional representative for the category and resolve conflicts with suppliers
Who You Are:
You build and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations while maintain rapport with your team members. You anticipate future trends and implications accurately and can readily propose future scenarios. You formulate a clear strategy and map aggressive steps that will accelerate the organization toward its goals. You show a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations and are outstanding at spotting and seizing opportunities! You pursue everything with energy, drive, and the need to finish while keeping the end in sight, while always putting in the extra effort to meet your goals.
For This Role, You Will Need:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Finance, Operations, Technical, or Business
Minimum 5 years functional experience in either Supply Chain, Engineer, Finance, or Operations
Extensive project and change management experience; history with multi-disciplinary teams
Excellent negotiation skills with contract management
Excel - sophisticated skills with pivot tables, and data manipulation and interpretation
Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience in e-Sourcing (reverse auction)
Proficient in English Additional language (Spanish preferred)
Expertise of spend analytics methodologies and standard process implementation
Experience in implementing supplier improvement programs
Professional understanding of the respective category market (i.e. plastics and nameplates) and key cost drivers
Our Offer to You:
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
At Emerson, we are committed to encouraging a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their outstanding experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that encourages innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.
This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values (https://www.emerson.com/en-us/perspectives/culture-and-values) and about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson (https://www.emerson.com/en-us/careers/diversity-and-inclusion) .
Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.
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WHY EMERSON
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.
Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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ABOUT EMERSON
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!
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Requisition ID : 24007220
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.