Job Summary

Under the moderate supervision of the Global EMS Category Manager, the Senior Strategic Procurement Engineer is responsible for executing strategies and managing a supply network which will support the Business Units’ operational goals related to customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and financial performance.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Execute World Area sourcing strategies that achieve defined supply chain objectives and prepare and present the strategies at periodic Supply Chain Management reviews. Collaborate with the Global EMS Category Manager.

• Stay current with overall market conditions both from a supply base and component material perspective. Understand all major cost drivers for the EMS Category.

• Identify and drive projects to meet Savings / Cost Reduction Targets.

• Perform detailed cost modeling, analysis, and evaluations to support informed sourcing decisions, supplier selection, and commercial negotiations.

• Supplier selection with responsibility for development, qualification, and approval of all assigned suppliers.

• Assess supplier capabilities, perform cost benefit analysis, issue resolution, risk mitigation, and contingency planning.

• Monitor and report on all key performance indicators with responsibility for ensuring suppliers meet the minimum performance requirements. Phase out non-performing suppliers.

• Lead E-Sourcing events including spend analysis, RFQ strategy, supplier selection, bid analysis, award strategy, and implementation.

• Manage the strategic business relationship with key preferred suppliers including periodic performance reviews.

• Contract negotiation, administration, and compliance which meet Emerson standards including provisions for price, delivery, payment terms, and performance metrics.

• Management of profit contribution, trade working capital, and capital spending.

• Manages supply chain reliability with a focus on capacity, tooling life cycle management, material availability, supply risk assessment, and trade compliance.

• Collaborate on new supplier onboarding activities, including First Article Inspection (FAI) development and PPAP execution, by defining project scope, qualification plans, and approval milestones.

• Drive cross‑functional alignment on data packages, test strategies, certification requirements, and ramp‑up plans to enable seamless and timely production transitions.

Who You Are:

You promote high visibility of shared contributions to goals. You quickly and significantly take action in constantly evolving, unexpected situations. You actively seek input from pertinent sources to make timely and well-informed decisions. You handle the risk that comes with moving forward when the outcome is not certain.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Business or technical degree required (IE, ME, EE, BA, BS), MBA a plus

• Seven years + of progressive Supply Chain experience

• Strategic procurement & internal purchasing experience

• Experience managing PCBAs, Motors, Cable Harness, and other electronic equipment

• Ability to comprehend and interpret engineering drawings

• Must be willing to travel (15%) and possess skills to facilitate communications and progress initiatives while traveling.

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 competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, 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.