Commodity Manager / Senior Commodity Manager at Emerson Electric Co in Shakopee, Minnesota

Job Description:

At Emerson, we are innovators and problem-solvers, focused on a common purpose: leaving our world in a better place than we found it. Each and every day, our foundational values—integrity, safety and quality, supporting our people, customer focus, continuous improvement, collaboration and innovation—inform every decision we make and empower our employees to keep reaching higher. As a global technology and engineering leader, we provide groundbreaking solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets. Our Emerson Automation Solutions business helps process, hybrid, and discrete manufacturers maximize production and protect personnel and the environment while optimizing their energy and operating costs. Our Emerson Commercial & Residential Solutions business helps ensure human comfort and health, protect food quality and safety, advance energy efficiency and create sustainable infrastructure. Emerson, a Fortune 500 company with $15.3 billion in sales and 200 manufacturing locations worldwide, is committed to helping employees grow and thrive throughout their careers. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring options or a recent MBA graduate, you’ll find a variety of opportunities at Emerson. Join our team and start your journey today.

If you are Supply Chain professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you!  Based in our Shakopee, MN location, you will develop and implement sourcing strategies for indirect materials, equipment, supplies and/or services from suppliers.
 
AS A COMMODITY MANAGER, YOU WILL: 

• Rely on experience and judgment to plan, develop strategy and action a wide variety of indirect materials/services.


• Work across highly-matrixed organization to influence internal stakeholders, sites, and suppliers.  


• Responsible for indirect global supplier quality, delivery, lead time and cost performance goals on multiple, complex/strategic commodities


• Plans and executes annual eSource, cost reduction, cost avoidance, and DPO targets by site.


• Builds and maintains relationships with new, established, potential suppliers, and all internal functional groups:  Facilities, IT, HR, Engineering, Marketing, etc.


• Negotiates the best total cost solution for the organization.


• Identifies, researches, and implements new materials, services, or manufacturing technologies to support business initiatives.


• Conducts commodity specific competitor and industry analysis to identify cost, material se-lection, manufacturing techniques and materials sourcing to improve the company’s competitive position


• Implements global leveraging and contracting opportunities


• Supports and coordinates resources in the acquisition of materials/services for new and existing product programs


• Identifies, evaluates, selects and manages global supplier base with particular emphasis on business strategies


• May have direct supervision of Exempt and/or Non-Exempt personnel, including other commodity managers

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering supply chain or related field


• Minimum of 6 years of experience is required 

• Previous indirect materials experience preferred
  
  


• Supervision experience is preferred 
  
  

Our Commitment to Our People
We invest in our employees to ensure they have the marketplace knowledge, skills and competencies to compete and lead in a global economy. Our training programs focus on end-to-end development from onboarding through senior leadership.
 
Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer you the right options to meet your individual/family needs:  medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more.  We provide employees flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
 
Our success is measured by the positive impact we make on people, our communities and the world in which we live. Learn more about us!.
 
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas 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.
 
Diversity and Inclusion at Emerson is about welcoming, respecting, and valuing the differences each employee possesses. Inclusion is creating a real sense of engagement, belonging and connection for all employees. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity & Inclusion at Emerson.
 
Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

 
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
 
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