Regional Category Leader

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Complete the annual plan and 3-5 year strategic plans for the castings and forged iron materials category for Emerson Pressure Management sites in the Americas. The annual plan will include projects to achieve cost containment, lead time and service level improvement (OTD), quality improvements, and supply risk scoring and mitigation. The 3-5 year plans will include supplier rationalization/consolidation and suppliers identified as “growth, maintenance or exit”. Management of key suppliers in the category of castings and forged iron materials for Emerson Pressure Management sites in the Americas by conducting periodic supplier reviews and establishing positive relationships. Conduct supplier business review; provide feedback on performance. Evaluate supplier performance and training needs and propose development plans for continuous improvement. Drive and supervise continuous improvement programs focusing on quality performance, lead time, service level and ability to provide speed and agility. Obtain market intelligence and understand suppliers' long‑term plans and strategies. Provide a roadmap to mitigate risk in the supply chain or improve supply chain flexibility and monitor execution. Lead negotiations with key suppliers for long‑term agreements (contracts) or cost containment projects. Negotiations should include worldwide spend with any supplier and not be limited only to spend from Americas locations. This includes suppliers exporting outside the Americas to other Pressure Management centers in Europe and Asia. Conduct a quarterly review of the supplier’s SWOT, such as overall performance and supply risk. This includes and is not limited to: Devise a plan to phase out non-performing suppliers and introduce replacement suppliers. Make a case for the supplier(s) to expand capacity to meet our volume forecasts and be flexible to accommodate equipment variations. Understand category cost drivers and provide updated market information to Operations, Sales, Marketing and Product Management. Establish and standardize price adjustment mechanisms through raw material adjustments to contracts. Find opportunities for bringing to bear with other PRM centers around the world or within Final Controls and Emerson. Be the PRM [Region] representative for the category and resolve conflicts with suppliers. Direct and coordinate the activities of the Jr. Iron Foundry and Forged Materials Category Leader for Emerson Pressure Management sites in the Americas. For This Role, You Will Need: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience. Advanced English (C1, C2 level) Extensive project and change management experience supported by a methodology. Experience in e‑Sourcing (e.g., ARIBA) preferred. Proficiency in Excel. Availability and documentation to travel to USA. 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 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. 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. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact isdisability.administrator@emerson.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr