The Category Analyst will be supporting the Global and Regional Category Managers in all facets of Indirect Procurement including, but not limited to, the development and execution of category sourcing strategies, market research, contracting, supplier coordination and performance management, and category key performance indicators and baseline tracking.
This requires a broad range of skills including project management, market and industry knowledge and procurement insight, organizational, analytical and technical, and interpersonal skills.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Work with Global and Regional Commodity Managers to define and drive category sourcing strategies and develop Emerson's annual sourcing pipeline.
• Perform Market and Supplier Research. Identify relevant external market trends, develop impact assessments, and maintain commodity price tracker to support category strategy where applicable.
• Work with the Global Sourcing Team to support or manage management of incoming procurement project requests from global or regional category managers based in the world areas (eg Americas, Europe, Middle East, Asia), and will lead planning and execution of a procurement projects which will include internal customer engagement and assessment of project requirements, development and execution to project schedules and timelines, coordination and management of requests for quotation (RFQ's) with suppliers, and direct contact and outreach to regional suppliers.
• Draft contracts using Emerson templates upon request from Category Managers.
• Create and Maintain contract workspaces, includes managing workflow statuses and supporting amendments.
• Track and manage category key performance indicators and baseline. Monitor procurement metrics and support category strategy development through data gathering and analysis.
• Assist with overall supplier performance management. Participate in the preparation for Bi-Annual Business Reviews with Marquee and Preferred suppliers.
• Participate in and make presentations to Regional and Global teams, business units and project team participants in a variety of calls and meetings in all world areas and time zones.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual ad-hoc reports as requested by the Regional and Global Category Managers.

Who You Are:

You readily distinguish between what's relevant and what's unimportant to make sense of complex situations. You establish explicit performance standards. You identify and seize new opportunities. You articulate messages in a way that is broadly understandable.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• At least 6 years relevant work experience in supply chain or procurement.
• Commodity or category management experience in a procurement role is required
• Demonstrate competency in working and excelling in a team environment including the ability to interact across all levels of management within the organization.
• Ability to work on multiple programs and customers is essential.
• Working knowledge of Ariba or Oracle procurement/sourcing applications.
• General experience or exposure to business data and/or business intelligence systems used for reporting purposes such as transportation management systems, supply chain or other indirect and information systems (ERP, automated manifesting, compliance documents etc.).
• Candidate must have strong analytical skills and ability to review and provide interpretive analysis using a variety of data sets and to develop robust analytical models and frameworks used to set or evaluate supplier/category pricing models.
• Strong project management skills including analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Power Point, Excel, and Word software, as well as PowerBi.
• Fluent English is Required.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Information Technology, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Additional certifications or advanced education will be taken into consideration.

Our Offer To You:

We offer a competitive benefits package to recognize and support our employees such as private health insurance with dependent coverage, life insurance, flexible work opportunities, wellness center, door-to-door transportation, Asociacion Solidarista, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), career growth focus and many more.

Commitment with Diversity and Equal Opportunity

Emerson is committed to its core values and believes in respecting DE&I. We do not discriminate and welcome all qualified candidates to apply and become part of our family, regardless of gender identity, race, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and/or nationality.

At Emerson, we have seven Employee Resource Groups that demonstrate our commitment with DE&I. Through continuous development of activities, programs, and social awareness. Our communities are:

• Black Employee Alliance
• Diverse Abilities
• HOPE
• LGTBIQ + Allies CR
• Costa Rica SOMOS
• Mosaic
• Women's Impact Network

At Emerson, we are passionate about what we do. Our technology and engineering expertise has enabled us to be at the forefront of innovation for over a century. Our commitment to excellence and innovative technologies has positioned us as a leader in the world of automation solutions and engineering.

We believe that our success lies in the strength of our people; what sets Emerson apart is our unwavering dedication to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment. We firmly believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, allowing us to address sophisticated challenges with new perspectives. We embrace individuals from all walks of life, valuing their unique backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. When you join our team, you become part of a rich tapestry of talent that propels us forward.

We not only care about our people professionally but also personally. At Emerson, we understand the importance of work-life balance and strive to create an environment where individuals can grow both personally and professionally. We offer a range of development opportunities, mentorship programs, and support networks to ensure that our employees thrive in their careers and find fulfillment beyond the workplace.

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