What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Category Leader - Castings and Forgings position at Emerson Career Site?
If you are a Supply Chain professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you to join our Pressure Managment Business unit as Regional Category Leader! In this impactful role, you'll spearhead sourcing activities for strategic purchases, including metal castings and forgings, across Emerson's North America manufacturing sites. Based in Stafford, TX, you'll play a key part in driving innovation and excellence within a vital category, contributing to Emerson's continued success.
In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Management of key Casting & Forging Suppliers through conducting periodic suppliers review and building of strong relationship.
- Lead negotiations with key suppliers for long-term agreements (contracts) or cost containment projects.
- Perform a quarterly review of supplier’s SWOT such as overall performance and supply risk.
- Lead the execution of the annual plan and play a key role in shaping the 3-5 year strategic plans for the Casting & Forging Categories, driving sustainable growth and innovation.
- Analyze cost drivers for Metal and Plastics categories, providing market insights to Operations, Sales, Marketing, and Product Management. Standardize price adjustment mechanisms in contracts based on raw material changes.
- Identify and pursue opportunities to leverage global PRM sites, along with Final Controls and Emerson, to enhance collaboration and drive value.
You define overall goals and objectives. You stay focused on priorities and set inspiring, challenging goals. You know to prepare for unexpected outcomes and try different solutions. You create a plan and outline for various audiences. You focus on building a broader knowledge of our organization and industry. You identify and seize new opportunities.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Operations, Technical or Business
- Minimum 5 years functional experience, in one or more of the following areas: Supply, Engineering, Finance or Operations
- Extensive project and change management experience supported by a methodology
- Experience in implementing supplier improvement programs
- Project management experience within multi-disciplinary teams
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
- Legal Authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided for this role
- Good experience in spend analytics methodologies & best practice implementation
- Hands-on experience managing Castings or Forging in a Technical Buyer or Supply Chain-related role is highly valuable
- Experience in e-Sourcing (e.g.: ARIBA) preferred
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 flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, 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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