Product Manager Strategic Buyouts m​/w​/d

Job Description

As a Product Manager - Strategic Buyouts, you will lead the development and execution of our global buyout strategy across the Motion Control portfolio. You will manage key external partnerships, drive make-or-buy decisions, and enable new product introduction through strategic sourcing. This role is central to simplifying the portfolio, accelerating time-to-market, and improving cost competitiveness. You will work cross-technology and globally with supply chain, engineering, and commercial teams to deliver scalable, profitable growth.

This is a highly strategic role combining product management, supplier strategy, and business case ownership.

• Manage and develop key buyout partners globally, balancing cost, complexity, and performance
• Build long-term partnership strategies aligned with business objectives
• Lead supplier evaluation, selection, and governance

• Develop and drive make-or-buy decisions across the portfolio
• Build robust business cases (cost, margin, volume, risk) to support decisions
• Partner with finance, sourcing, and engineering to validate assumptions

• Enable new product development through strategic buyouts
• Identify gaps in the portfolio and propose external sourcing solutions
• Drive SKU simplification and harmonization

• Ensure successful launch and lifecycle management of buyout products
• Track performance (revenue, margin, adoption) and adjust strategy
• Act as subject matter expert for buyout portfolio

• Lead volume transitions to selected partners
• Secure alignment between sourcing, operations, and commercial teams
• Mitigate risks (quality, supply continuity, cost evolution)

• Drive cost reduction initiatives through sourcing and design-to-value
• Contribute to portfolio simplification initiatives (SKU reduction, platforming)

• You are a strategic and impact-driven product leader with a strong ability to operate in complex, cross-functional environments. You combine commercial acumen, technical understanding, and supply chain awareness to deliver tangible business outcomes.
• Strong strategic mindset with global perspective
• Ability to manage complexity and drive decisions across stakeholders
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and results-oriented
• Comfortable influencing without authority in a matrix organization
• Willing to challenge status quo and propose creative solutions

• Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
• Significant experience in Product Management, Sourcing, or Strategy
• Strong experience working with external partners / suppliers
• Proven ability to build business cases and financial models
• Experience in Factory Automation / Motion Control / Industrial products
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in English (additional languages are a plus)
• Willingness to travel (~20%)

• Background in global supply chain or sourcing
• Familiarity with make-or-buy and outsourcing strategies
• Experience in large, matrix organizations

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.

• Competitive monthly compensation based on collective agreement
• Company cafeteria offering fresh and healthy meals daily
• On-site medical consultations and employee counseling services
• Discount on the Deutschlandticket
• Attractive sports and leisure activities through our Hansefit program

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  take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a…