Assistant Manager Strategic Sourcing

Job Summary:

Under the moderate supervision of the Manger of Strategic Sourcing Talegaon the Strategic Sourcing Engineer is responsible for setting strategies and managing a supply network which will support the Business Units operational goals related to customer satisfaction operational excellence through Perfect Execution and financial performance.

In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies that achieve defined supply chain objectives and prepare and present the strategies at periodic management and executive reviews.

• Stay current with overall market conditions both from a supply base and raw material perspective. Understand the cost drivers for assigned categories.

• Identify and drive projects to meet NMI plan and Cost Reduction Targets.

• Responsible for Development maintenance and periodic reviews of all the Category assets/tooling located at Suppliers to facilitate reliable Supply.

• Drive and track continuous improvement programs with a focus on performance on quality lead-time service level and capacity to provide speed and agility.

• Supplier selection with responsibility for development qualification and approval of all assigned suppliers.

• Assess supplier capabilities perform cost benefit analysis issue resolution risk mitigation and contingency planning.

• Monitor and report on all key performance indicators with responsibility for ensuring suppliers meet the minimum performance requirements. Phase out non-performing suppliers.

• Lead E-Sourcing & Negotiation events including: spend analysis; RFQ strategy; supplier selection; bid analysis; award strategy; and implementation.

• Manage the strategic business relationship with key preferred suppliers including periodic performance reviews.

• Contract negotiation administration and compliance which meet Emerson standards including provisions for price delivery payment terms and Perfect Execution performance metrics.

• Liaison between suppliers Quality Assurance Engineering and others as necessary to support cost containment and cost reduction initiatives.

• Management of profit contribution trade working capital and capital spending.

• Manages supply chain sustainability with a focus on capacity tooling life cycle management material availability supply risk assessment and trade compliance.

Who You Are:

You are an accountable person with a strategic mindset comfortable in managing complex scenarios with excellent communication skills and able to build constructive relationships with your stakeholders.

In this role you will need:

• Business or technical degree required

• Strategic procurement & internal purchasing experience

• Strong organizational and analytical skills

• Excellent negotiation skills

• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management

• Proven communication and teamwork skills enabling effective working relationships

• Ability to comprehend and interpret engineering drawings quality systems requirements and customer specifications

• Ability to understand component requirements and communicate requirements to suppliers

• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office products Excel Word and Project

• Must be willing to travel and possess skills to facilitate communications and progress initiatives while traveling.

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.