Global Commodity Manager - Semiconductors at Emerson Electric Co in St. Louis, Missouri

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.

 The Commodity Manager is responsible for building a strong understanding of customer needs in all Businesses, developing strategies for addressing those needs, and executing the plan to achieve those strategies for Semiconductors. Coordinate deployment of actions in support of the strategic initiatives by working closely with the individual Business Unit resources. The commodity manager will have full responsibility for his/her commodities including improving supplier performance, lead time, new product development, risk management and developing a lean supplier network design focused on improving customer service. This will involve building a strong relationship with Business Management, managing supplier relationships, working with division/suppliers to correct major or repetitive supply issues, and analyzing Material Information Network data as required.

AS A GLOBAL COMMODITY MANAGER, YOU WILL: 

• Responsible for Emerson’s global semiconductor spend.
• Assume a leadership role in developing strong supplier relationships (one Emerson voice) that includes:
  
  
  • Develop supplier plans and goals that drive continuous improvement. 
  • Technology development & integration into Emerson Products.
  • Manufacturing, inventory and capacity planning.
  • Global deployment and Support to Emerson as one company.
  
  
• Lead development and implementation of comprehensive commodity strategies to manage growth and supply chain risk.
• Facilitate and maintain stakeholder communication and alignment with these strategies.
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the sourcing industry through close working relationships with Emerson Businesses, Preferred Suppliers, trade organizations, and market trends.
• Negotiate and implement strategic initiatives for material sourcing and pricing strategies from Preferred Suppliers
• Complete contract negotiations and develop commercial agreements.
• Understand the engineering, quality, marketing, procurement, and manufacturing requirement and objectives of each Business Group/Business Unit.
• Evaluate and select suppliers to develop the Preferred Supplier Network.
• Identify, coordinate, and track implementation of e-sourcing events.
• Ensure the accuracy and set expectations for the commodities reported in Business Unit inflation models.
• Lead and participate in and support the development and implementation of supplier transition plans which map the consolidation process for each Business.
• Optimize supplier performance and lead times in line with stakeholder requirements, implementing asset management strategies and facilitating supplier cooperation to improve on time performance.
• Developing a budget for annual spend and savings targets, performing cost analysis, supplier benchmarking, and selection of projects to decrease expenditures and improve supplier performance.
• Travel – Estimated at 20% to 30%, domestic and international

WHO YOU ARE:

• You gain insight into customer needs
• You carefully consider all relevant factors and use appropriate decision-making criteria & principles
• You create teamwork allowing others across the organization to achieve shared objectives
• You provide timely and helpful information to individuals across the organization
• You identify and seize new opportunities 
• You respond effectively to the reactions and positions of others

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• BA/BS in Business, Engineering, Materials, Supply Chain or related degree required. Preference for Electrical or Industrial Engineering.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

 

 PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:  

• MBA pref
• Candidates must have detailed market knowledge in commodity industry gained through the following: experience in engineering, operations and/or marketing, or first-hand procurement negotiation knowledge.
• 5-10 years industry experience preferred, including some manufacturing background. 
• Sourcing experience.
• Strong presentation, communication and leadership skills required.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, strong team orientation, and proven ability to communicate effectively to all levels of management required.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Prior work experience in a global matrix organization preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

WHY EMERSON? Our Commitment to Our PeopleAcross the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: We drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. We invest in our employees to ensure they have the marketplace knowledge, skills, and competencies to bring this Purpose to life while competing and leading in a global economy. Our training programs focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. Our success is measured by the positive impact we make on people, our communities, and the world through our unwavering focus on environmental, social, and regulatory progress. Learn more about us!Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer you the right options to meet your individual and family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more. We also provide you flexible time-off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave. Our Commitment to Diversity & InclusionAt Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their experiences and perspectives – and that reflects the world around us. 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. Learn more about our Culture & Values and Diversity & Inclusion at Emerson. Work AuthorizationEmerson 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 EmployerEmerson 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. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com.  

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