The Category Manager Indirect Procurement Manufacturing Materials is responsible for leading and implementing world-class procurement strategies to support the purchase of Manufacturing materials! As part of the role, the category manager will be responsible for developing category strategies and engaging both internal stakeholders and suppliers to successfully implement them. This role will require significant prior experience and extensive knowledge and understanding of the category In this role, the category manager will also be responsible for coordinating with local purchasing teams as well as program teams who are responsible for maintaining Emerson software systems and master data.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Developing regional and international category strategies for the purchasing of manufacturing and maintenance materials such as MRO repair parts, plant consumables, safety supplies, cutting tools, and a portfolio of prior vendor business relationships. This role will require establishing supplier business relationships internationally as well as working with regional category leaders in all world areas;
• Setting up spare parts or inventory management, vending or VMI programs;
• Drafting, negotiating, and handling supplier contracts;
• Working with business collaborators and global category and purchasing leadership to develop and implement category procurement strategies;
• Leading a matrix team of internal business collaborators representing business interests;
• Communicating with a diverse set of business unit leaders in Europe as well as participating in periodic management and executive leadership reviews;
• Engaging with program resources and technical teams for technology deployment - participating in the deployment and management of Oracle procurement and adjacent applications;
• Defining and then driving performance to meet relevant key financial and performance indicators;
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally; intermittent travel (up to 20%) based upon projects and priorities.

Who You Are:

You quickly and decisively take action in fast-changing, unpredictable situations You facilitate an open dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and collaborators. You adjust communication content and style to meet the needs of diverse partners. You are results driven and always supervise deliverables against initial targeted savings plan.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Strong category expertise with meaningful (minimum 3 years) prior experience in sourcing and implementing Manufacturing Materials strategies in multinational companies will be considered decisive in the hiring decision;
• Relevant supply chain or procurement experience (minimum 5 years) with a strong understanding of supply chain and procurement principles is required;
• Strong negotiant skills in complex contracts;
• Previous experience in driving sophisticated projects with multiple collaborators involving change management, budgeting, planning, and reporting;
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related subject area;
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to handle and present sophisticated information and ideas are critical;
• Ability to lead ambiguity, plan and work independently, and excellent planning and time-management skills are a requirement for this position;
• The ability to learn quickly when facing new situations is important;
• Seek continuous improvement opportunities to run efficient and effective projects;
• Prior international or multi-national work experience is desirable;
• Proficient in English;

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Familiarity with Oracle (on-premises or cloud) or category-specific procurement applications (SAP/Ariba, Coupa, etc.) and sophisticated working experience with Microsoft Excel.

Our Offer to You

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 supplies to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspire innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers. We're emphasizing a culture of togetherness - one that builds community, prioritizes collaboration and continuous improvement.

The 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.

Moreover, our global volunteer employee resource groups will empower you to connect with peers that share the same interest, promote diversity and inclusion and positively contribute to communities around us.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and are dedicated to supporting our employees' personal and professional needs. From competitive benefits plans and comprehensive medical care to equitable opportunities for growth and development we strive to create a workplace that is supportive and exciting. Our work schedule aims at creating new levels of growth, build a stronger community and provide greater professional development for our employees.

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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.

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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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