Regional Category Manager

If you are a Supply Chain professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you to join our Systems and Software (SYSS) business, a $3B industry leader in the process automation industry. This position can be based out of St. Louis, MO, Pittsburgh, PA, or Austin, TX.  

The Regional Category Manager is responsible for the development and execution of category strategies for the Americas region to support the fast growth of SYSS business.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Work cross-functionally across departments such as Operations, Technology, Product Marketing, Supply Chain, and Proposal/Projects, to support and identify new areas of business need, savings opportunity, and process improvements. 
• Analyze and improve established Key Performance Measurements and conduct comprehensive market, supplier, and spend analyses for assigned categories and regions 
• Actively identify and pursue opportunities for improvement in the supply chain via eSourcing
• Support local buyers and procurement managers to implement speed and flexibility programs i.e., consignment reduced lead times, supermarket, pull system.
• Assess and establish regional supply base and manage supplier relationship and performance
• Organize and lead regular strategic suppliers' meetings and business reviews for assigned categories and suppliers
• Provide effective and responsive supports for both Proposal and Project Execution teams in the development of RFQs, supplier identification, category expertise, and sourcing methods 
• Actively seek opportunities to create savings for the SYSS organization through various forms of sourcing and contract evaluation

Who You Are:
You effectively align the interests of multiple, diverse stakeholders. You readily distinguish between what’s relevant and what’s unimportant to make sense of complex situations. You formulate a clear strategy and map aggressive steps that will accelerate the organization toward its goals.    For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management, Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical / Process Technology) or similar technical program, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2 years of Supply Chain, Procurement, or Engineering experience
• Cross-functional teamwork and strong communications skills
• Strong experience with global and regional supplier evaluation and selection
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future 

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• MBA or PMP a plus
• Experience in Automation Technology and familiarity with Process Automation Industry

Flexible Work Schedule - Remote Work Option

This role has the flexibility of working remotely up to three days a week. Our teams work together to ensure our chosen work schedules enable our creativity and productivity as we serve the needs of our customers.

Our Offer To You:  

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs.  We provide, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers. 

This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place.  Learn more about our  Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson. Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.

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