**Key Responsibilities**
**Procurement & Purchasing**
- Create, manage, and maintain purchase orders in Oracle ERP for castings, electrical components, and other assigned commodities.
- Analyze demand requirements, forecasts, and production schedules to ensure timely procurement of materials.
- Execute purchasing strategies that support cost, quality, delivery, and inventory objectives.
- Review and adjust purchase orders based on changing business requirements and customer demand.
**Supplier Management**
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable material supply.
- Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness.
- Lead supplier communications regarding order status, delivery commitments, and capacity constraints.
- Support supplier development initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
**Purchase Order Expediting**
- Proactively expedite open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of critical materials.
- Collaborate with suppliers to resolve shortages, late shipments, and supply disruptions.
- Coordinate with production planning, operations, and logistics teams to mitigate supply risks.
- Escalate critical supply issues and implement recovery plans when necessary.
**Inventory Planning & Control**
- Manage inventory levels to support production requirements while minimizing excess inventory.
- Analyze inventory trends and take actions to improve inventory performance metrics.
- Support inventory optimization initiatives, including safety stock reviews and replenishment strategies.Ensure material availability while balancing working capital objectives.
**KPI Management**
- Monitor and drive performance against key supply chain metrics, including:
- Days of Inventory (DOI)
- Inventory Turns
- Stockout Reduction




- Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD)
- Purchase Order Past Due Reduction
- Material Availability
Develop action plans to improve KPI performance and support business goals.
**Cross-Functional Collaboration**
- Partner with Production Planning, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics teams to support business requirements.
- Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP;) and inventory review processes.Support new product introductions and engineering changes by ensuring timely procurement of required materials.
**Education**
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
**Experience**
- 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience purchasing, electrical components, castings, machined parts, or industrial products preferred.
- Strong experience using ERP systems for purchasing and inventory management.
- Experience working with domestic and international suppliers.
**Skills & Competencies**
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Advanced analytical and inventory planning capabilities.
- Proficiency in Oracle ERP, Microsoft Excel, and supply chain reporting tools.
- Strong understanding of MRP, demand planning, and inventory management principles.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.




- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Results-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
**Preferred Certifications**
- APICS CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent supply chain certification preferred.Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience is a plus.
**Our Culture & Commitment to You**
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow.
We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams.
Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive.
Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact.
We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing
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**Our Commitment to Our People**
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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.
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