Job Summary:

The Supplier Performance Engineer (SPE) is a strategic role responsible for contributing to improvements around supplier performance management which result in best-in-class service levels. The SPE is responsible for assessing supplier capabilities to ensure supplier can reach the level of performance, capability and capacity required to meet our business needs. The SPE will work closely with Category Managers, Buyers, and Supplier Quality Engineers

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Ensure supplier performance meets/exceeds expectations through the entire lifecycle of the relationship. Responsible for
  • Supplier Delivery Performance to Request / Promised Dates - RDSL/PDSL
  • Supplier Quality - Lot Acceptance and ppm measures
  • Work with the commodity management, Global Sourcing and factory support teams as well as others to ensure that the supply chain for raw materials / Finished Goods are well developed and managed to support all worldwide Actuation sites.
• Lead Supplier Development efforts in terms of Quality, Supply Chain Speed, Delivery and Cost
  • Drive supplier improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Project Management, or accepted quality improvement tools (FMEA, MSA/Gage R&R, Control Plans, Capability Analysis, SPC, Root Cause Analysis, Process Mapping, etc.).
  • Ensure supplier capacity and capability adequately support material needs and availability globally.
• Define and measure performance through supplier scorecards, where sustainability, quality, operational, innovation and financial metrics are integrated and supported by data.
  • Take appropriate, timely and effective actions to resolve issues impacting quality, delivery or cost.
• Support Actuation's Global Strategic Sourcing Commodity Team.
  • Coordinate with Commodity Managers and suppliers on risk management to ensure short and long term material availability to world wide manufacturing sites.
  • Support and implement global commodity strategic sourcing programs.
  • Work with Commodity Managers to set and implement Emerson Net Inflation/Cost Containment goals.
  • Work with suppliers to improve flexibility and quick response to manufacturing sites globally.
• Provide and Support Technical expertise to internal team members / Suppliers.
  • Review with suppliers and internal design/manufacturing groups to make changes in design, manufacturing processes and/or material specifications to improve quality, cost, productivity and product manufacturability.
  • Assist the feasibility study of parts development in the initial phase of development.
  • Review and audit supplier processes and identify improvements for tangible productivity gains

Who You Are:

You identify and seize new opportunities. You balance the interests of multiple partners. You provide calmness and productivity, even when things are unclear. You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. You provide timely information to individuals across the organization.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Strong Organizational and Analytical Skills.
• Excellent Negotiations Skills.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret engineering drawings, quality systems requirements and customer specifications
• Ability to understand component requirements and communicate requirements to suppliers
• Proven communication and teamwork skills enabling effective working relationships
• Solid understanding on MRP (Oracle) and MS Office software like MS Excel and MS Word
• Ability to lead change and alignment on new concepts and approaches through persistence, self-motivation, follow-through, and commitment.
• Must be willing to travel and possess skills to facilitate communications and progress initiatives while traveling

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Business or technical degree required (Mechanical,IE, EE, BA, BS), MBA or equivalent experience is preferred
• Minimum 5 ~ 10 years' experience in supplier improvement efforts with demonstrated analytical, communication, project management and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of ISO 9002 Quality System / PED /API6DX / NACE certification programs and Solid understanding of Supplier and Process audits
• Solid understanding of Lean / Six Sigma tools and techniques.
• An understanding of the end-to-end supply chain.

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.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

ABOUT US

WHY EMERSON

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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ABOUT EMERSON

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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