Partner closely with suppliers to secure capacity, improve lead time visibility, influence allocation decisions, and mitigate supply disruptions.
Drive cross-functional shortage management activities with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Procurement Engineering, Manufacturing, and R&D teams to minimize business impact.
Establish and maintain executive-level supplier relationships to improve responsiveness, accountability, and long-term strategic alignment.
Monitor semiconductor market intelligence, technology roadmaps, capacity trends, geopolitical developments, and supplier risk factors to proactively identify risks and opportunities.
Lead sourcing, negotiation, contracting, and supplier management activities to achieve best-in-class commercial outcomes and total cost of ownership improvements.
Identify and execute opportunities that improve cost, productivity, operational efficiency, and sustainability performance.
Develop and implement supply risk mitigation plans, including alternate sourcing strategies, lifecycle management initiatives, inventory strategies, and supplier resiliency programs.
Present supply risk assessments, commodity strategies, market intelligence, and executive updates to senior leadership.
Drive supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, innovation, and responsiveness metrics.
Mentor procurement team members and foster strong cross-functional collaboration across the organization.
Champion Emerson and NI values, culture, and leadership principles within internal and external partnerships.
WHO YOU ARE: You adapt quickly to changing conditions. You pursue everything with energy, drive, and the need to finish. You persist in the face of challenges and setbacks. You adjust communication content and style to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders. You identify and monitor key financial indicators to gauge performance, identify trends, and suggest strategies that can impact results. You negotiate skillfully and create minimal noise when working toward an agreed upon solution.
FOR THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, procurement, or supply chain management within a multinational organization.
Demonstrated experience leading complex negotiations, supplier escalations, shortage management, allocation management, and business continuity initiatives.
Proven track record influencing outcomes during challenging supply environments and managing complex supplier relationships.
Strong negotiation and contract management skills with experience driving commercial outcomes in constrained markets.
Ability to influence stakeholders and drive decisions without direct authority.
Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret market intelligence, supplier performance metrics, and risk indicators.
Excellent communication and leadership skills with experience presenting to senior leaders and executive stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to balance strategic planning with day-to-day operational execution in a dynamic environment.
Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future
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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU APART
Experience managing semiconductor commodities, electronics categories, or highly technical direct materials.
Our Culture & Commitment to You
We recognize that for our organization to support a diverse workforce, we must focus on employee wellbeing. We know that to do your best work, you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a market-leading 401(k) and profit-sharing plan, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, family formation benefits in addition to paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, inclusive of vacation, holiday, and sick leave. Our goal is to offer a strong benefits foundation while allowing employees the flexibility to choose options that best suit their needs.
At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires 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 and about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson.
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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