We have a great opportunity to join Emerson as our Buyer, you will be responsible for building business relation with new vendors - setting up new purchasing routines for new material required (mainly for new products implementation and production transfers) – define vendors, pricing, minimum orders quantities.
As a Buyer, you will play a key role in supporting new product introductions, production transfers, and supply chain continuity by developing and managing relationships with suppliers. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Commodity Managers, Supplier Development Specialists, Engineering, and Planning teams to ensure the availability of materials while optimizing costs, inventory levels, and supplier performance.
If you are a proactive and detail-oriented procurement professional who excels at building strong supplier relationships and navigating complex supply chain challenges, this opportunity is for you!
By joining us as a Buyer this role can be a strong foundation for your future career within Emerson. We encourage advancement and offer tangible development opportunities!
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
Establish and develop relationships with new suppliers to support new product introductions and production transfer activities.
Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers while defining purchasing parameters, pricing structures, and minimum order quantities required for new materials and components.
Coordinate the ordering and procurement of samples, raw materials, and components required for product development, testing, qualification, and implementation projects.
Support Commodity Managers in supplier selection activities and the development of sourcing strategies that align with business objectives.
Maintain and update supplier, pricing, and purchasing information within ERP systems to ensure data accuracy and operational efficiency.
Provide daily support to Material Planning teams by resolving supply-related issues, escalating material shortages, and coordinating corrective actions with suppliers.
Manage material phase-in and phase-out activities, working closely with Engineering, Design, and Purchasing teams to ensure smooth product transitions and minimize supply risks.
Analyze supplier performance and supply chain effectiveness, identifying opportunities to improve service levels, reduce costs, and increase supply chain flexibility.
Contribute to inventory optimization initiatives while ensuring continuity of supply and alignment with customer and production requirements.
Participate in cross-functional projects focused on supply chain improvement, supplier development, and operational excellence.
Who You Are:
You are a proactive and detail-oriented procurement professional who excels at building strong supplier relationships and navigating complex supply chain challenges. You possess strong negotiation and problem-solving skills, allowing you to balance cost, quality, and delivery objectives while supporting business growth. You communicate effectively across functions, manage multiple priorities successfully, and continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and supplier performance.
For This Role, You Will Need:
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
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.
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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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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