- Partner with internal stakeholders to understand requirements, specifications, service scope, budget, delivery expectations, and business priorities.
- Manage sourcing activities for indirect materials and services such as MRO and maintenance supplies, facilities services, utilities support, safety items, Tooling, office supplies, professional services, logistics, IT-related requirements, and other site operating needs.
- Identify, assess, and develop capable suppliers based on technical compliance, quality, cost, service, delivery, financial stability, and business continuity considerations.
- Prepare and issue RFQs/RFPs, obtain competitive quotations, conduct bid analysis, and recommend suppliers through a transparent commercial evaluation.
- Lead commercial negotiations covering price, payment terms, delivery, warranty, service levels, contractual conditions, and total cost of ownership.
- Lead CAPEX commercial negotiations and supplier comparison in coordination with the project owner, Engineering, Finance, and other stakeholders.
- Create and process purchase orders for approved indirect requirements in accordance with the applicable procurement workflow and approval matrix.
- Develop and maintain rate contracts, service agreements, blanket purchase arrangements, and preferred supplier panels where beneficial.
- Track open indirect purchase orders and coordinate with suppliers and requesters to support on-time delivery or service completion.
- Resolve commercial and supply issues including delays, price mismatches, invoice discrepancies, defective supplies, service gaps, and incorrect shipments.
- Coordinate with Accounts Payable, receiving teams, users, and suppliers to support timely invoice resolution and payment processing.
- Maintain accurate sourcing records, quotations, comparative statements, contracts, purchase orders, supplier communications, and audit evidence.
- Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, cost, and service.
- Identify and deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, demand consolidation, specification optimization, and process improvement opportunities.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, ethical standards, legal requirements, delegation of authority, and applicable trade/compliance requirements.
- Maintain procurement metrics and reports covering spend, savings, sourcing progress, supplier performance, open orders, and key risks.
- Build productive working relationships with site functions, Global Supply Chain, category teams, and suppliers.
You act with a clear sense of ownership, build and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations, establish and maintain effective customer relationships and credit others for their contributions and accomplishments.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related discipline.
Five or more years of relevant experience in indirect procurement, sourcing, purchasing, or supplier management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated capability in RFQ/RFP management, commercial bid analysis, supplier negotiations, and purchase order processes.
Working knowledge of indirect procurement categories, contract terms, supplier performance management, and total cost concepts.
Experience with Oracle or a comparable ERP/procurement system and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to analyse spend and quotations, communicate clearly, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate across functions.
High standards of integrity, ownership, customer focus, and compliance.
Willingness to travel within India and internationally when business needs require
Experience in manufacturing-site indirect procurement and service contracts.
Exposure to CAPEX commercial negotiation with cross-functional project teams.
Knowledge of e-sourcing, supplier onboarding, contract management, and procurement analytics.
Recognized procurement or supply chain certification is an advantage
- 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.
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Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center 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.
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ABOUT EMERSON
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like 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 are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related discipline.
- Five or more years of relevant experience in indirect procurement, sourcing, purchasing, or supplier management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience managing RFQs and RFPs, commercial bid analysis, supplier negotiations, and purchase order processes.
- Working knowledge of indirect procurement categories, contract terms, supplier performance management, and total cost concepts.
- Experience with Oracle or a comparable ERP/procurement system.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to analyze spend and quotations, communicate clearly, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate across functions.
- High standards of integrity, ownership, customer focus, and compliance.
- Willingness to travel within India and internationally when business needs require.
- Experience in manufacturing-site indirect procurement and service contracts.
- Exposure to CAPEX commercial negotiation with cross-functional project teams.
- Knowledge of e-sourcing, supplier onboarding, contract management, and procurement analytics.
- Recognized procurement or supply chain certification.
Emerson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Emerson and has not been reviewed or approved by Emerson.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs have been strengthened with a 401(k) plus company-supported contributions such as profit sharing and a recent cash-balance transition for certain participants. These features are positioned as differentiators among large industrial peers.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan introduced in 2026 enables discounted share purchases via payroll deductions. This adds an accessible ownership element to the total rewards mix.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — The package includes PTO, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave within a broad benefits suite. Coverage breadth aligns with large-employer norms across locations, though specifics vary.
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What We Do
At Emerson, we’re passionate about what we do. By fusing decades of technology and engineering expertise, Emerson continues to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges with innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets. We recruit the greatest talent and apply the best technologies to benefit our customers worldwide. Automation Solutions is a leader in helping process and discrete manufacturers automate and optimize production processes through our best-in-class technologies and industry expertise. Commercial & Residential Solutions develops technologies and services that improve human comfort, safeguard food, protect the environment, enable sustainable food waste disposal, and support efficient construction and maintenance of buildings and municipal infrastructure. Emerson has a wide range of industry knowledge, manufacturing expertise, and technological innovation around the world. Join our next generation of leaders today.
