Buyer 3

Job Description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Review purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders to suppliers within required timeframes.
• Partner with local and global suppliers to support material availability in line with execution plans and service level targets.
• Proactively assess supply risks and escalate issues to enable on-time delivery.
• Maintain and update master data, including system-managed inventory mechanisms.
• Coordinate with planning teams by sharing updates on open purchase orders and material status.
• Assist planning teams during project quotation phases with technical feasibility insights.
• Collaborate with global supply chain, quality, logistics, stores, production, and finance teams to resolve P2P cycle issues.
• Implement engineering changes in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Detect supply chain challenges and lead improvement planning with cross-functional teams.
• Participate in internal and external audits as required.
• Negotiate with suppliers to improve lead times and strengthen cost efficiency.
• Prepare and distribute periodic reports covering supply chain performance and key metrics.
• Support, guide, and motivate team members to achieve common goals.
• Identify opportunities and implement process improvements across procurement operations.
  
  

Who You Are:

You form strong partnerships and collaborate effectively to achieve shared objectives. You respond quickly to changing situations and take decisive action to address challenges with urgency. You make well-informed decisions by collecting and evaluating relevant inputs from multiple sources. You are comfortable working through uncertainty and driving progress even when outcomes are not fully defined.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• A degree in Mechanical, Production Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Significant experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain, including hands-on exposure to casting or forging categories.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes and commercial terms.
• Proven negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with import procedures and outsourcing processes.
• Experience sourcing fabricated or buyout components.
• Ability to document processes and analyze operational data to support informed decision-making.
• Proficiency in using digital tools for data analysis and reporting.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Knowledge of foundry processes and casting/forging manufacturing techniques.
• Experience working in a global or matrixed organization.
• Exposure to enterprise systems and supply chain planning tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead improvement initiatives or projects.
  
  

Our Culture and Commitment To You:

At Emerson, we foster a culture where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We are dedicated to building an inclusive environment that welcomes diverse perspectives and collaboration. You will have opportunities to learn, develop, and contribute to meaningful work that drives innovation and operational excellence. We offer flexible working arrangements, continuous learning, and a strong focus on well-being to support your success both professionally and personally.

About Us

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are driven by a spirit of collaboration that enables our diverse, multicultural teams worldwide to deliver innovation that helps make the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. We invite you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We’ve built an engaged community of curious, committed people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges—for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You will help advance this essential work while building your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are proud to be a corporate citizen in every city where we operate, and we remain committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and work to create a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll quickly see that our people are at the heart 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.

Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation

If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: [HIDDEN TEXT] .

About Emerson

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. With deep domain expertise and a legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries—including 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 support companies in implementing digital transformation that measurably improves operations, conserves valuable resources, and enhances safety.

We provide equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence—because together, we can make an impact across a wide range of countries and industries. Whether you’re an experienced professional exploring a career change, an undergraduate student investigating possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your opportunity to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team—let’s go!

No calls or agencies please.