Senior Category Manager
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Job Location:
Cranberry Township, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
Based in Pittsburgh PA the Senior Category Manager is responsible for the development and execution of category strategies for the Power & Water Solutions (PWS) business unit and handling of Emerging Market Categories.
In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Establish and lead cross-functional teams for the development and execution of global category strategies. Stakeholder community includes Customer Service Planning Procurement Proposal/Project teams Hardware Engineering and Supplier Quality and Project Procurement teams.
- Analyze and improve established Key Performance Indicators and conduct comprehensive market supplier and spend analyses for assigned categories and regions ensure Emerson maintains most competitive market position.
- Manage and lead strategic supplier relationships and performance improvements through regular supplier meetings business reviews and Executive meetings within region.
- Develop negotiate and implement global supplier contracts
- Work collaboratively to directly support Integration Center supply chain and operational teams to ensure efficient and best cost access to and delivery of material within assigned categories (Enclosures electronic connectivity Packaging Consumables and other localized items etc.
- Work very closely with BU projects teams planning team and the iCenter (including assembly / planning teams from Pittsburgh
- Collaborate cross-functionally across departments such as Operations Technology Product Marketing Supply Chain and Proposal/Projects to support and identify new areas of business need savings opportunity and process improvements.
- Actively identify and pursue opportunities for improvement in the supply chain via E-Sourcing
- Support local buyers and procurement managers to implement speed and flexibility programs i.e. consignment reduced lead times supermarket pull system.
- Organize and lead regular strategic suppliers meetings and business reviews for assigned categories and suppliers
- Provide effective and responsive supports for both Proposal and Project Execution teams in the development of RFQs supplier identification category expertise and sourcing methods
- Actively seek opportunities to create savings for the SYSS organization through various forms of sourcing and contract evaluation
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.
- Bachelors degree
- 8 years of Supply Chain (preferred) Operations Procurement or Engineering experience
- Cross-functional teamwork and strong communications skills
- Strong experience with global and regional supplier evaluation and selection
- Willingness to travel up to 30%
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
- Degree in Supply Chain Management Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Manufacturing/Industrial Process Technology) or similar technical program
- MBA or PMP a plus
- Experience in Automation Technology and familiarity with Process Automation Industry
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.
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Required Experience:
Manager
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- Corporate Relationship
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- Financial Reporting
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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
