Senior Commodity Manager-Electronics

Are you a seasoned professional in Supply Chain or Engineering seeking a remarkable chance to improve your expertise? Emerson presents an enticing opportunity for you! As a Senior Commodity Manager based in Marshalltown, IA, you'll join a dynamic team dedicated to driving New Product Development for Final Control branded industrial automation products and groundbreaking new technology in the industrial sector. Collaborate closely with Design Engineering, Supplier Quality Engineering, and Supply Chain Commodity Manager teams to facilitate the execution of crucial initiatives. If you're intrigued, we're eager to connect with you!
 

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Work on supplier set-ups, beta material purchases, phase in/out planning with both manufacturing and suppliers, specification communications to suppliers, and capital and expense justification and execution / purchasing.
• Independent completion of assigned projects including scheduling
• Work with global supply chain commodity managers to ensure supply chain strategic alignment of newly crafted parts
• Establish key project performance indicators to include but not limited to preferred supplier utilization, best cost sourcing utilization, common part usage, multi-sourcing
• Collaborate on price, delivery, payment terms, stocking programs and other terms related to supply in compliance with Emerson standard terms and conditions with suppliers. Ensure contract availability and validity.
• Participate in regular Global Meetings with World Area peers on product development activities
• Perform cost and scenario analysis among suppliers.
• Ensure to meet yearly critical metric targets and data accuracy in Emerson tracking systems (project tracker tool, cost impact report) which follows Emerson reporting rules and ensures transparency of spending
• Work with appropriate tools: Microsoft Excel, EMR NPD Roadmap, phase gate process, Microsoft Project, Lean-Kit, Oracle Business Systems
   

Who You Are:
You are the interface between our Suppliers and our Design Engineering Team. You plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with the Project goals. You optimally build formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization. You take on new opportunities and tough challenges with haste, high energy, and passion. You constantly look for ways to improve lead time and reduce costs.   For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business.
• 5+ years of proven experience; materials, purchasing, and/or strategic supply chain experience preferred
• Knowledgeable in Electronics industry.
• Project Management Experience
• Strong communication skills: verbal, written, presentations to effectively communicate at all levels in the organization.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States – Sponsorship will not be provided for this position.
   

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• 8+ years of proven experience; materials, purchasing, and/or strategic supply chain experience preferred
• Strong project management skills both organizationally and systems to manage numerous projects and sophisticated data sets.
• Technical competence to collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, purchasing, materials, and supply chain personnel. Ability to comprehend and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, quality requirements, and customer specifications.
   

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) with company matching, 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 encouraging a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their outstanding experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment supplies to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that encourages 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