Buyer

If you are a Buyer looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you to join our Pressure Management Business unit as a Tactical Specialist II. As a Tactical Specialist II you will be involved in the purchasing of components in a manufacturing environment ensuring optimal cost, outstanding quality and on-time delivery.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Manage purchasing operations for domestic and international components, ensuring timely procurement and coordination.
• Lead cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives by aligning internal resources and strategies.
• Foster strong supplier relationships to support long-term collaboration and performance.
• Oversee purchase orders and inventory using SAP and PFEP principles, ensuring data accuracy and inventory stability.
• Drive value through strategic purchasing initiatives , Lean implementation, and mentoring team members.
• Resolve accounts payable issues efficiently and manage KPIs using Power BI and advanced Excel tools.
• Support all daily purchasing functions as needed to maintain operational excellence.

Who You Are:

• You define overall goals and objectives. You stay focused on priorities and set inspiring, challenging goals. You know to prepare for unexpected outcomes and try different solutions. You build a plan and outline for various audiences. You focus on building a broader knowledge of our organization and industry. You identify and seize new opportunities.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of three years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Requires knowledge of fundamental concepts of production planning, inventory, scheduling, forecasting and lean principles as they apply to purchasing
• Import/Export knowledge is required.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to work multi-dimensionally in a complex business matrixed environment
• Ability to influence upward, peer-wide, and downward
• Strong managerial courage, assertiveness and ability to work through resistance to change
• Self- driven personality; High attention to detail required
• High level of integrity
• Ability to deal with different levels of the organization; must be able to effectively communicate to a diverse group of stakeholders
• Proficient with ERP systems (prefer SAP) along with intermediate to advanced excel skills

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Bachelor's degree with preferred 5+ years purchasing experience in manufacturing environment. CPM a plus.
• International procurement experience preferred
• Inventory experience preferred.
• Progressive Import/Export knowledge 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. We prioritize providing 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 offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

ABOUT US

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.


Work Authorization


Emerson 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(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.


Equal Opportunity Employer


Emerson 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.


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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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