Supply Chain Specialist

Responsibilities

• Supplier relationship management and facilitation of communication across all collaborators
• Regularly submit suppliers performance metrics and discuss and follow up on action plans to improve key performance indicators
• Optimize supplier performance and lead times in line with customer requirements, implementing asset management strategies and facilitating supplier agreement with SPE and manufacturing sites to improve on time performance
• Ensure yearly KPI targets and data accuracy in Emerson tracking systems (project tracker tool, cost impact report) which follow Emerson reporting rules
• Work systematically and expertly in a well‑documented manner in accordance with company rules and procedures, including adherence to trade compliance (export/import and supply chain security) regulations
• Optimize costs through effective use of tools and strategic sourcing processes while meeting engineering, quality, and product management specifications and requirements
• Assist with developing a budget for annual spend and savings targets, performing cost analysis, supplier benchmarking, and selecting projects to decrease expenditures and improve supplier performance
• Assist Commodity Managers to generate and implement efficient sourcing and commodity management strategies in alignment with global business priorities, and report and present results to collaborators
• Perform essential functions to set up suppliers in Oracle, ensuring that all suppliers are accurately vetted and implemented in Oracle
• Assist Commodity Managers across North America on special projects related to direct and indirect suppliers

• BS or BA degree in Business or Supply Chain Management, Operations or related field
• Ability to optimally apply interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships through cross‑departmental collaboration
• Experience developing and delivering compelling presentations on various topics, including project updates, product launches, market trends, etc.
• Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Office Suite
• Good knowledge of raw materials and various processes to convert raw material
• Ability to use logical thinking and available resources to identify issues, solve problems and support effective decision‑making
• 2+ years purchasing, materials, product management, engineering, or manufacturing experience (preferred)
• Experience with Oracle technologies is beneficial (preferred)
• Strong capabilities in both project management and leadership (preferred)
• Possess strong negotiating skills and ability to sustain networking relationships (preferred)
• Must have a passion for supply chain and meeting customer needs (preferred)
• Comfortable with figures and in collecting, analyzing and interpreting data (preferred)
• Experience leveraging AI tools (preferred)

Demonstrates expertise in supplier relationship management, optimizing supplier performance, and ensuring adherence to trade compliance regulations. Proficient in data analysis and project management, with strong interpersonal skills for effective cross‑departmental collaboration.

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Oracle
• Project Tracker Tool
• Cost Impact Report