Engineer Senior Engineer Indirect Purchase
Job Summary
- Partner with internal stakeholders to understand requirements specifications service scope budget delivery expectations and business priorities.
- Manage sourcing activities for indirect materials and services such as MRO and maintenance supplies facilities services utilities support safety items Tooling office supplies professional services logistics IT-related requirements and other site operating needs.
- Identify assess and develop capable suppliers based on technical compliance quality cost service delivery financial stability and business continuity considerations.
- Prepare and issue RFQs/RFPs obtain competitive quotations conduct bid analysis and recommend suppliers through a transparent commercial evaluation.
- Lead commercial negotiations covering price payment terms delivery warranty service levels contractual conditions and total cost of ownership.
- Lead CAPEX commercial negotiations and supplier comparison in coordination with the project owner Engineering Finance and other stakeholders.
- Create and process purchase orders for approved indirect requirements in accordance with the applicable procurement workflow and approval matrix.
- Develop and maintain rate contracts service agreements blanket purchase arrangements and preferred supplier panels where beneficial.
- Track open indirect purchase orders and coordinate with suppliers and requesters to support on-time delivery or service completion.
- Resolve commercial and supply issues including delays price mismatches invoice discrepancies defective supplies service gaps and incorrect shipments.
- Coordinate with Accounts Payable receiving teams users and suppliers to support timely invoice resolution and payment processing.
- Maintain accurate sourcing records quotations comparative statements contracts purchase orders supplier communications and audit evidence.
- Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions related to quality delivery responsiveness cost and service.
- Identify and deliver cost savings cost avoidance demand consolidation specification optimization and process improvement opportunities.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies ethical standards legal requirements delegation of authority and applicable trade/compliance requirements.
- Maintain procurement metrics and reports covering spend savings sourcing progress supplier performance open orders and key risks.
- Build productive working relationships with site functions Global Supply Chain category teams and suppliers.
You act with a clear sense of ownership build and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations establish and maintain effective customer relationships and credit others for their contributions and accomplishments.
Bachelors degree in Engineering Supply Chain Business Administration Commerce or a related discipline.
Five or more years of relevant experience in indirect procurement sourcing purchasing or supplier management preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated capability in RFQ/RFP management commercial bid analysis supplier negotiations and purchase order processes.
Working knowledge of indirect procurement categories contract terms supplier performance management and total cost concepts.
Experience with Oracle or a comparable ERP/procurement system and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to analyse spend and quotations communicate clearly manage multiple priorities and collaborate across functions.
High standards of integrity ownership customer focus and compliance.
Willingness to travel within India and internationally when business needs require
Experience in manufacturing-site indirect procurement and service contracts.
Exposure to CAPEX commercial negotiation with cross-functional project teams.
Knowledge of e-sourcing supplier onboarding contract management and procurement analytics.
Recognized procurement or supply chain certification is an advantage
- 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 perspectivesbecause 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 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Emerson has refocused its business portfolio to deliver solutions that bring greater value to our customers. About Emerson We concentrate on the most complex, profound challenges facing the world in the process, industrial, commercial and residential markets. Our global talent, best-i ... View more