Global Purchasing Executive

Job Summary

Plan and implement material purchases to ensure materials availability on a global basis to all Asia Pacific Manufacturing Sites to meet material availability, inventory and speed.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Work with suppliers to drive Supply Chain Speed improvements through shorter lead-times and quick turnarounds in delivery to support World Area Manufacturing sites and company customer service objectives
• Work with cross function department to ensure material availability.
• Resolve supply issues and develop supply chain risk mitigation and contingency plans, to improve material availability
• Administer global contracts, agreements, and terms / conditions for WA Manufacturing sites’ purchases
• Maintain purchasing parameter integrity in World Areas Manufacturing Sites business systems (Oracle)
• Support Global Commodity Managers in implementing global commodity plans
• Design and implement reporting dashboards and the associated data pipeline to deliver insights and enhance the workflows of internal teams
• Conduct research on various business processes to uncover bottlenecks and suggest improvements. Pioneer ways to instrument our processes to easily identify inefficiencies.

Who You Are:

You take action quickly and critically in constantly fast-paced and unexpected situations. You consistently achieve results and completes responsibilities even under tough circumstances. You are an active learner who uses both success and failure as learning opportunities.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Pro-Active and the ability to work independently and multi-tasking to complete assignments timely.
• Deep interest and proficiency in data, metrics, analysis and trends, and applied knowledge of measurement, statistics and program evaluation
• Strong written, verbal communication and presentations skills
• Able to perform night calls if required based on business needs. Working knowledge and trained in Lean techniques; SPC, 6-Sigma (Black or Green Belt) and Process Improvement tools and Problem-Solving Processes as per DMAIC.
• Knowledge of ISO Quality System and solid understanding of Supplier and Process audits.
• Strong ability to get results and committed in a highly matrixed organization will be key point for considerations.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Degree in relevant field, preferably in Business Administration / Supply Chain or Logistics with minimum 3 years of relevant purchasing experience of direct materials in a manufacturing environment.
• Good working knowledge of MRP and proficiency with Oracle and Microsoft Office such as excel and power point.
• A great teammate with ability to work in a fast-paced environment to constantly deliver results and manage challenges.

Our Offer to You:

By joining Emerson, you will be given the opportunity to make a difference through the work you do.

Emerson's compensation and benefits programs are designed to be competitive within the industry and local labor markets . We also offer a comprehensive medical and insurance coverage to meet the needs of our employees.

We are committed to creating a global workplace that supports diversity, equity and embraces inclusion . We welcome foreign nationals to join us through our Work Authorization Sponsorship .

We attract, develop, and retain exceptional people in an inclusive environment, where all employees can reach their greatest potential . We are dedicated to the ongoing development of our employees because we know that it is critical to our success as a global company.

We have established our Remote Work Policy for eligible roles to promote Work-Life Balance through a hybrid work set up where our team members can take advantage of working both from home and at the office.

Safety is paramount to us, and we are relentless in our pursuit to provide a Safe Working Environment across our global network and facilities.

Through our benefits, development opportunities, and an inclusive and safe work environment, we aim to create an organization our people are proud to represent.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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.

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 about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson .

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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.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

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ABOUT EMERSON

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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