Director Sourcing

If you are a Director of Sourcing professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career Emerson has an exciting opportunity for this strategic leadership role you will lead the sourcing function for Emersons Professional Tools business driving sourcing excellence supplier performance cost optimization and supply chain innovation across direct and indirect spend categories. Reporting to the Vice President of Sourcing and Procurement you will develop and execute sourcing strategies that create business value strengthen supplier partnerships support new product development and enable operational success. This role offers the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide initiatives lead high-performing teams and contribute to a culture grounded in innovation integrity collaboration and inclusion.

Emersons global Professional Tools business offers a broad portfolio of trusted tools and technologies serving professionals in the mechanical electrical and plumbing trades. Through leading brands such as RIDGID Greenlee and Klauke we deliver innovative solutions that help customers address complex challenges with confidence.

In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across direct and indirect categories that drive business value operational efficiency risk mitigation and cost optimization.
• Lead coach and develop a high-performing sourcing team while fostering a culture of accountability continuous improvement and collaboration.
  Build and strengthen strategic supplier relationships through performance management contract negotiation spend analysis and ongoing business reviews.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders including operations engineering legal finance marketing and product development to align sourcing initiatives with business objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes through digital solutions automation Lean methodologies market intelligence and supply chain best practices.
• Oversee sourcing project prioritization governance performance metrics and reporting to ensure successful execution and achievement of key objectives.
• Support new product development initiatives by engaging preferred suppliers early in the process to ensure quality innovation supply continuity and commercial success.

Who You Are:
You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. You develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. You make sound decisions even in the absence of complete information by relying on a blend of analysis experience and judgment. You create and implement new and better ways for the organization to be successful while balancing strategic priorities with operational execution. Through your leadership approach you inspire high performance encourage continuous learning and cultivate an environment where diverse perspectives contribute to stronger business outcomes.

For This Role You Will Need:

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university preferably in Engineering or Business Administration.
• 8 years of supply chain experience.
• people leadership or management experience.
• Experience negotiating and drafting contracts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization.
• Strong business analysis capabilities with the ability to develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with stakeholder objectives.
• In-depth knowledge of major commodity categories and sourcing best practices.
• Demonstrated success negotiating supplier agreements and delivering value through strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret manipulate and leverage data to support strategy development and negotiations.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to drive results through cross-functional teams in a global environment.
• Ability to develop strategic plans and successfully execute them through completion.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Masters Degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration or a related field.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP JD Edwards Oracle or similar platforms.
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) certification.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

Our Culture and 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 well-being and understand that people perform at their best when they feel supported. That is why we offer competitive benefits resources and development opportunities designed to help employees succeed both professionally and personally. From comprehensive health and wellness programs to education assistance employee resource groups retirement savings programs recognition initiatives and flexible time-off offerings Emerson is committed to creating an environment where individuals can build meaningful careers while maintaining balance in their lives.

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