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Emerson · 2 days ago

Senior Category Manager

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software, looking for a Senior Category Manager to join their Systems and Software business. The role involves developing and executing category strategies for the Power & Water Solutions business unit, managing supplier relationships, and collaborating across various departments to improve supply chain efficiency.

ElectronicsIndustrial AutomationInternet of ThingsLightingManufacturingSoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Establish and lead cross-functional teams for the development and execution of global category strategies. Stakeholder community includes Customer Service, Planning, Procurement, Proposal/Project teams, Hardware Engineering and Supplier Quality and Project Procurement teams

Analyze and improve established Key Performance Indicators and conduct comprehensive market, supplier, and spend analyses for assigned categories and regions, ensure Emerson maintains most competitive market position

Manage and lead strategic supplier relationships and performance improvements through regular supplier meetings, business reviews and Executive meetings within region

Develop, negotiate, and implement global supplier contracts

Work collaboratively to directly support Integration Center supply chain and operational teams to ensure efficient and best cost access to and delivery of material within assigned categories (Enclosures, electronic connectivity, Packaging, Consumables and other localized items, etc

Work very closely with BU projects teams, planning team and the iCenter (including assembly / planning teams from Pittsburgh

Collaborate cross-functionally across departments such as Operations, Technology, Product Marketing, Supply Chain, and Proposal/Projects, to support and identify new areas of business need, savings opportunity, and process improvements

Actively identify and pursue opportunities for improvement in the supply chain via E-Sourcing

Support local buyers and procurement managers to implement speed and flexibility programs i.e., consignment reduced lead times, supermarket, pull system

Organize and lead regular strategic suppliers' meetings and business reviews for assigned categories and suppliers

Provide effective and responsive supports for both Proposal and Project Execution teams in the development of RFQs, supplier identification, category expertise, and sourcing methods

Actively seek opportunities to create savings for the SYSS organization through various forms of sourcing and contract evaluation

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementSupplier EvaluationContract NegotiationProcess ImprovementCross-functional TeamworkMBAPMPAutomation TechnologyCommunication Skills