Assistant Manager - Tactical Purchasing Specialist

As a Supply Chain professional with experience in Manufacturing or shared services setup, you have an exciting opportunity at Emerson. You will be leading a team of buyers to ensure material availability for Global plants of Isolation Valve (ISV) with a key focus on Request Date Service Level, Exception Management, and Purchase Requisition to Purchase Order turnaround time. **Role Overview:** In this role, you will lead a team of CoE buyers for Global plants, ensuring adherence to global purchasing processes and timely transitions. Your responsibilities will include maintaining end-to-end purchasing processes, implementing plans for materials availability, and collaborating with stakeholders for material flow and customer deliveries. **Key Responsibilities:** - Motivate, mentor, and align team members to follow global purchasing processes - Ensure end-to-end purchasing processes to support materials availability and meet customer deliveries - Maintain material inventory levels consistent with needs and goals - Lead negotiations with suppliers for timely delivery, quality, and lead-times - Collaborate with Global Stakeholders for Material Availability - Lead Supplier Relationship Management to improve supplier performance **Qualifications Required:** - Minimum 10 years of professional experience in Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain - Knowledge in Strategic sourcing, supply chain management, and supplier management - Experience in leading a team of buyers for CoE function - Experience with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with expertise in data analysis - Proficiency in English language - Self-motivated **Additional Details of the Company:** Emerson prioritizes a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. They foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives. The commitment to ongoing career development and an inclusive culture ensures support for employee success through mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities. Flexible time off plans, competitive benefits, and employee wellbeing programs are part of Emerson's culture. Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software, helping customers in critical industries operate sustainably and improve productivity. They offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence to make a positive impact across various countries and industries. If you are a motivated Supply Chain professional looking for a challenging role with opportunities for growth and development, consider joining Emerson's team and being part of a dynamic and innovative organization.,