Job Summary:

The Product Supply Chain Leader (PSCL) is responsible for developing and implementing global supply chain plans, initiatives, and activities that drive flawless Supply Chain and Cost Optimization programs. This position also has responsibility for working across a highly matrixed organization of Product Engineering, Strategic Supply Chain Groups, Supplier Quality/Development/Performance Organizations, and Tactical Purchasing managers (production and inventory controls) to meet the COST, QUALITY, DELIVERY, SPEED and CASH targets for the manufacturing plants and delivering the Net Savings Targets for the business

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Understand the cost drivers for the Casting and Casting Machining categories & services.
• Identify potential suppliers and leverage competition among suppliers.
• Develop "partners of choice" relationships with preferred strategic suppliers in line with the Category Strategy and Supplier.
• Plan for growth and capacity requirements, bringing to bear supplier capabilities for on-time-to-market, cost, and launch readiness.
• Align suppliers to the Strategy by completing due diligence on any new suppliers and finalize the panel of suppliers to invite to drive cost reduction programs.
• Maintain close collaboration with Product Management, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering departments while working to gain applicable supplier approvals.
• Drive Sourcing Projects. Complete Initial RFQ Analysis, prepare a TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) Model, and review with partners to evaluate cost-down opportunities. Update cross-functional teams through the progress of the sourcing projects and coordinate project gate reviews with team members.
• Complete Cost Tensioning using E-Sourcing as the tool of choice.
• Manage contracts with suppliers to develop relationships and minimize risks to the business.

Who You Are:

You serve as a strategic partner to build, grow, and maintain profitable and long-lasting relationships with key accounts. You quickly and conclusively act in evolving, unexpected situations. You anticipate issues before they happen, based on knowledge of technical, interpersonal, and group dynamics. You defuse high-tension situations effectively. You promote high visibility of shared contributions to goals. You actively seek input from pertinent sources to make timely and well-informed decisions. You handle the risk that comes with moving forward when the outcome is not certain.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical or Production Engineering.
• Proficient in English, both oral and writing.
• Strong negotiation and project management skills with multi-disciplinary teams.
• At least 8 years related functional working experience in Supply Chain. Big Sourcing Program and/or Project leadership experience of cross-functional teams, with a proven record of successful projects, is desirable. Experience in handling of Castings is preferred.
• Capability in planning and analytics, structured problem solving, facilitating, and presentation skills.
• Persuasive communication, influencing & negotiation skills (internally and externally).
• Extensive contract negotiation & management, strong supplier management experience.
• Knowledge of end-to-end supply chain management, global / best cost country (BCC) sourcing, and logistics optimization initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Experience in e-Sourcing preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of manufacturing and lean preferred.
• Experience with core software applications (ERP), preferably with SAP or Oracle.
• Microsoft Office skills, excellent at using Excel for data analysis.

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

ABOUT US

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.

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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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