Emerson

Assistant Manager/ Manager – Project Procurement

Emerson  •  Chennai, IN (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
  • Responsible for the planning, development, and action associated with the sourcing of material, negotiation of pricing, and supplier relationship building on large customer projects, special orders and non-forecasted demand (KOB1, KOB2)

  • Engage tracked customer projects during pursuit phase to identify key components, determine desired process, and utilize supply chain tools and processes to maximize leverage and support customer project objectives and timeline.

  • Develop processes and strategies to drive margin improvement through product and commodity analysis.

  • Collaborate with Sales determining where demand influence is necessary for to supply chain or process restrictions.

  • Find alternative solution for shortening the lead-time in case of any constraint

  • Ensure safety during supplier or plant visit.

  • Cost containment value for Fiscal year – Target vs Achieved

  • OTD of suppliers based on sourcing strategy – Should be equal to or above 95%


Who You Are:
  • You keep in touch with customers, build the customer relationships, understand the importance and interdependence of internal customer relationships, balance planning with actions, research initiatives and try innovative ways, You stay aligned with your goals and stay productive, focus on priorities and set stretch goals, apply systems and technology to stay on track, convert ideas into actions and produce results with new initiatives.

For This Role, You Will Need:
  • Minimum 10 + years of relevant working experience in procurement/sourcing/supplier development.

  • Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Instrumentation)
  • Strategic Procurement skills and knowledge about commodities & suppliers in India/Asia
  • Demonstrated track record of implementing cost containment/savings projects, yielding sourcing strategies involving multiple manufacturing sites and working with various stakeholders

  • Experience in project management, Lean, 5S and six sigma .

  • Knowledge of Supply base by World Area for key commodities like castings, forgings, machining

  • Knowledge of Commodity Strategies by World Area.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
  • Able to work independently, and apply problem solving techniques to achieve desired results.

  • A team-player with good interpersonal skills.

  • Self-driven and ready to take initiatives on his/her own


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 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. 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.

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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Emerson

About Emerson

Emerson (NYSE: EMR) is a global automation leader delivering solutions for the most demanding technology challenges. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Emerson is engineering the autonomous future, enabling customers to optimize operations and accelerate innovation. For more information, visit Emerson.com.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
St Louis, Missouri
Year Founded
Unknown
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