Purchase Manager

Job Summary

The Purchase Manager is responsible for overseeing the procurement of goods and services required by the organization. You should be able to demonstrate and drive procurement strategies processes negotiating (in-case of Indirect material) and leadership skills to align purchasing with effective supplier service level management.

In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Team leadership: building managing and training team members
• Supplier Management: Fostering long-term relationships and ensuring consistent supply of material/services
• Inventory Management: Monitoring inventory levels supporting PFEP strategies preventing shortages or excess inventory
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensuring all purchasing activities adhere to regulations and ethical standards and documenting all procurement activities.
• Internal Collaborations:Working with other departments such as production and PMO to understand their needs and ensure orders are fulfilled.

Who You Are:

• You are a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of procurement processes and supply chain dynamics.
• You thrive in fast-paced environments and are skilled at delivery timelines negotiating and quality.
• You have excellent negotiation skills and a proven ability to build and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• You are detail-oriented analytical and comfortable working with data to drive decisions.
• You are a collaborative leader who can manage cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.
• You are proactive ethical and committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

For This Role You Will Need:

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in procurement or purchasing preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle) and procurement tools.
• Excellent negotiation communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make strategic decisions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with relevant legal and regulatory requirements in procurement.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration or related field (MBA preferred).

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 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 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.