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In this role, you will support procurement operations by coordinating the sourcing, purchasing, and timely delivery of materials, equipment, and supplies that help drive business success. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure efficient procurement processes, optimize costs, and maintain strong supplier relationships while upholding Emerson’s values of innovation, integrity, collaboration, and inclusion.\nIn This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:\nPartner with internal customers to create and process requisitions for goods, materials, and services.\nSource and procure materials while balancing quality, cost, delivery, and business requirements.\nNegotiate pricing, terms, delivery schedules, and other commercial agreements with suppliers to maximize value.\nMonitor and follow up on open and overdue purchase orders, providing timely updates to stakeholders.\nCoordinate material rescheduling activities to support changing business needs and priorities.\nAnalyze purchasing data and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen procurement processes.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, finance, quality, and other business functions, to ensure procurement objectives are achieved.\nPartner with Accounts Payable and suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment-related issues.\nManage supplier return processes efficiently and ensure timely resolution.\nMaintain accurate purchasing records and support compliance with procurement policies and procedures.\nPromote ethical procurement practices through fairness, transparency, accountability, and responsible decision-making.\nWho You Are:\nYou build trust and confidence through honesty, integrity, and authenticity while fostering positive relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. You communicate clearly and effectively, tailoring messages to meet the needs of different audiences and ensuring alignment across stakeholders. You plan and prioritize work to meet commitments and organizational goals while adapting your approach to changing circumstances and business needs. You analyze complex information, evaluate options thoughtfully, and make timely decisions that support positive business outcomes.\nFor This Role, You Will Need:\nAt least 2 -4 of experience supporting purchasing, procurement, supply chain, sourcing, or related business operations.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.\nStrong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and with suppliers.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel for data analysis and reporting.\nExperience using data analysis tools and techniques, including advanced spreadsheet functions such as Pivot Tables and lookup functions.\nKnowledge of material planning, inventory management, or MRP methodologies.\nProfessional proficiency in English, both written and verbal.\nA bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, International Commerce, Supply Chain, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.\nPreferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:\nExperience working in a manufacturing, engineering, shared services, or global business environment.\nFamiliarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, including Oracle or similar platforms.\nExperience using business intelligence and visualization tools such as Power BI.\nDemonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce costs.\nExperience supporting supplier management, contract negotiations, and cross-functional procurement initiatives.\nOur Culture and Commitment To You:\nAt Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. 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