Senior Sourcing and Category Manager

As the Senior Sourcing & Category Manager you will lead the development and execution of strategic sourcing strategies for key commodities. You will shape Emersons longterm commodity roadmap build global supplier networks manage market and pricing risks and drive sustainability and costoptimization initiatives across the supply chain. We look forward to seeing your application!

• Comprehensive product category management: Development coordination and global implementation of sourcing strategies for various material groups (including mechanical components plastics electronics and raw materials) to enhance supply chain excellence.

• International Contract & Price Management: Independently conducting complex contract negotiations (framework agreements quality assurance agreements) as well as proactive price and terms management on a global level.

• Cross-functional Interface Optimization: Close collaboration with development production and quality management to ensure early procurement involvement in the product development process.

• TCO & Value Analysis: Conducting detailed cost breakdown analyses and developing make-or-buy decisions while considering the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach.

• Strategic Supplier Management: Identifying qualifying and strategically developing national and international suppliers as well as conducting supplier audits to ensure capacity and quality standards.

• Holistic Risk Management: Proactive identification of supply risks (e.g. material shortages insolvencies) and implementation of second-source strategies and contingency plans.

• Lifecycle & Obsolescence Management: Strategic management of the product lifecycle from sourcing point of view together with the suppliers to avoid supply bottlenecks particularly for technically critical components.

• Sustainability & Compliance (ESG): Ensuring compliance with environmental and social standards within the supply chain in accordance with current legislation (e.g. CSDDD).

• Digitalization & Data-Driven Work: Utilizing modern ERP systems (e.g. SAP Ariba JDE) BI tools for spend analysis and digital auction platforms and marketplaces to optimize processes.

• Project Management & Cost Savings: Initiating and leading cross-location cost-reduction programs and value engineering projects.

• Market Monitoring: Continuously analyzing global procurement markets raw material price indices and technological trends as well as regularly attending trade shows.

You quickly and decisively take actions in fact-changing unpredictable situations. You show a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations and are exceptional at spotting and seizing opportunities. You set aggressive goals and have high standards. You pursue everything with energy drive and the need to finish. You formulate a clear strategy and map aggressive steps that will accelerate the organization toward its goals.

• Proven experience in procurement category management or supply chain management.

• Understanding of global commodity markets and trading platforms and experience with indexation hedging cost models and pricing strategies.

• Ability to analyze technical data supplier capabilities and financial models to support sourcing decisions.

• Experience with supplier negotiations contracting and performance management in an international environment.

• Strong communication skills strategic mindset and ability to collaborate with crossfunctional teams.

• Availability to travel approximately 25% for supplier visits and development.

• Experience developing global supplier networks including recycling streams.

• Exposure to global tenders new market exploration and cost optimization programs.

• Knowledge of integrating sustainability into procurement strategies including CO₂ reduction responsible sourcing recyclability and transparency.

• Familiarity with ESG REACH RoHS LKSG and other compliance frameworks.

• Experience supporting NPD through early supplier involvement and designformanufacturability input.

• Ability to standardize processes drive synergies and support global procurement initiatives.

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 perspectives because 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.

Make this great opportunity yours!