Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven APAC Strategic Procurement Director to join our team in Penang, Malaysia. This pivotal leadership role reports locally to the Vice President of APAC Manufacturing and globally to the Head of Global Procurement. The successful candidate will oversee three key procurement functions across APAC: Direct Procurement, Indirect Category Management, and Procurement Engineering.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Provide strategic leadership for APAC procurement functions, including Direct Procurement, Indirect Category Management, and Procurement Engineering.
• Collaborate with global functional leaders to shape procurement strategies and ensure seamless execution within the APAC region.
• Drive key global and regional initiatives such as cost management, strategic sourcing, supplier resilience, and quality improvement to support company objectives.
• Build and maintain high-level relationships with executives from strategic and global suppliers within the APAC region.
• Lead, coach, and develop the APAC procurement team to achieve business results while fostering career growth and team engagement.

Who You Are:

A strong leader capable of aligning global strategies with regional execution, driving collaboration across local and global teams, and delivering measurable outcomes through well-defined goals.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Minimum 15 years of procurement experience within the electronics manufacturing industry.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and developing high-performing organizations.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and collaborator engagement skills.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Management, or Engineering.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Deep expertise in supplier relationship management, supplier development, and supplier risk mitigation.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence across multiple levels and geographies.

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 phenomenal 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 teams with varied strengths, 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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