Category Manager - Machined Parts

If you are a Supply Chain professional looking to contribute to our organization, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Located at our Northwest Houston, TX location. The Category Manager

• Machined Parts is tasked with setting strategies and leading a supply network to support the Business Units' operational goals related to customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and financial performance. Key responsibilities include collaborating with the Global Category Leader to drive supplier rationalization, consolidation, regionalization, and exit strategies. If you would like to join our team, we would love to hear from you!

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Stay current with overall market conditions both from a supply base and raw materials perspective. Understand major cost drivers for the Machined Part Category.

• Identify and drive projects to meet Savings / Cost Reduction Targets

• Assess supplier capabilities, perform cost benefit analysis, issue resolution, risk mitigation and contingency planning.

• Monitor and report on all key performance indicators with responsibility for ensuring suppliers meet the minimum performance requirements. Phase out non-performing suppliers.

• Lead E-Sourcing & events including spend analysis; RFQ strategy; supplier selection; bid analysis; award strategy; and implementation.

• Lead the strategic business relationship with key preferred suppliers including Quarterly Business Reviews.

• Contract negotiation, administration, and compliance which meets Emerson standards including provisions for price, delivery, payment terms, and performance metrics.

Who You Are:

You keep a strong bottom-line orientation. You gain insight into customer needs. You set objectives to align with broader organizational goals. You create collaboration allowing other across the organization to achieve shared objectives. You show personal commitment and take-action to continuously improve.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or a related field

• Five years of Category Management experience, emphasis on machined parts

• Demonstrated experience in conducting successful negotiations.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Experience with engineering drawings
• MBA
• Experience in the valve/actuator industry

Our Offer To You:

Flexible Work Schedule

• Remote Work Option:

This role has the flexibility of a remote work option up to two days a week after initial training period. Our teams work together to ensure our chosen work schedules enable our creativity and efficiency as we serve the needs of our customers.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

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 contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

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.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.

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