Regional Category Manager

If you are a Supply Chain professional looking for an opportunity to grow Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you to join our Systems and Software (SYSS) business a $3B industry leader in the process automation industry. The position is based in Pittsburgh PA!

The Regional Category Manager is responsible for the development and of category strategies for the Americas region to support the fast growth of SYSS Computing and Networking.

In this role your responsibilities will be:

• Work crossfunctionally across departments such as Operations Technology Product Marketing Supply Chain and Proposal/Projects to support and identify new areas of business need savings opportunities and process improvements.
• Analyze and improve established Key Performance Measurements and conduct comprehensive market supplier and spend analyses for assigned categories and regions
• Actively identify and pursue opportunities for improvement in the supply chain via eSourcing
• Strong understanding of Computing products (e.g. workstations servers edge solutions) and Networking products/categories (e.g. network switches firewalls KVMs).
• Support local buyers and procurement managers to implement speed and flexibility programs i.e. consignmentreduced lead times supermarket pull system.
• Assess and establish a regional supply base and manage supplier relationships and performance
• Organize and lead regular strategic suppliers meetings and business reviews for assigned categories and suppliers
• Perform indepth market supplier and spend analyses for assigned categories and regions to assess current and future industry trends in pricing and material availability. Use these insights to evaluate potential impacts on the business and recommend an optimal supply base for the assigned categories and regions.
• Actively seek opportunities to create savings for the SYSS organization through various forms of sourcing and contract evaluation
• Will oversee the functionality of two procurement buyers reporting to them.
  

Who you are:

You effectively align the interests of multiple diverse collaborators. You readily distinguish between whats relevant and whats unimportant to make sense of complex situations. You formulate a clear strategy and map daring steps that will accelerate the organization toward its goals.

For this role you will need:

• Bachelors degree
• 5 years of Supply Chain Operations Procurement or Engineering experience
• Crossfunctional teamwork and strong communication skills
• Strong experience with global and regional supplier evaluation and selection
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
• Capable of engaging with senior leaders within Emerson and our suppliers (effective communication and presentation skills)
• Skillful application of contracting development and negotiations

Preferred qualifications that set you apart:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Process Technology) or similar technical program
• MBA or PMP a plus
• 7 years Supply Chain Operations Procurement or Engineering experience
• Experience in Automation Technology and familiarity with Process Automation Industry

Our Offer 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 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 results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible competitive benefits plans to meet you and your familys 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 offers flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal) vacation and holiday leave.