Engineer - Tactical Purchasing Specialist

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be

Extracts Open PO Report - Convert PR to PO

Collaborates with suppliers for PO acknowledgement and confirmations

Updates ERP with confirmation dates

Communicates with the plant on specific queries related to PO

Checks the supply/demand and decide items for release to replenish stock

Implements exception messages in SAP, Oracle, plant ERP (Expedite, Defer, etc)

Liaises with Suppliers for deliveries, maintain promise dates and order confirmations

Collaborates with Global Stakeholders including Category Managers, Production & Inventory Control Manager and Value Stream Managers for Material Availability.

Leads Supplier Relationship Management process with internal and External supplier in collaboration with SPE (Supplier Performance Engineer) & Category leaders to improve supplier RDSL.

Collaborates with finance for Supplier On Time payment.

Completes Material Master Set up and associated activities

Requisition to PO Conversion for MRO Items

Validate Supplier Lead Times based on the Lead times for delivery

Coordinates Material Master Data Audits in the ERP

Communicates with Plant/Site Buyers on the actions and resolutions

Supports Team to prepare monthly/quarterly/annual management reports for Customer and Suppliers

Raises supplier delivery issues to PIC Manager (Supply Chain Manager) and Planning team

Stay up to date on Parked/blocked invoice report and resolve discrepancy’s in a timely manner to ensure

Negotiates with vendors to acquire the best cost (as applicable) and delivery requirements while supporting inventory turns

Who You Are

You quickly and decisively take action in constantly evolving, unexpected situations. You actively seek input from pertinent sources to make timely and well-informed decisions. You facilitate an open dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and partners

For This Role, You Will Need

Minimum 5 to 10 years of professional experience in Purchasing / Procurement / Supply Chain or Casting, Forging, Machining

Knowledge in Strategic sourcing methodology, supply chain management, contracting, procurement, and supplier management skill.

Experience working with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle.

Excellent digital literacy and a technical proficiency that includes significant data gathering skills, expertise, interpretation, and reporting for the Supply Chain organization.

Strong problem solving & analytical skills with expertise in data analysis and management (Advanced Excel, Tableau, Power BI, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Access, PowerPoint, SQL).

Self-motivated

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Management or any related field.

Experience in Project Management and Project Management certification are an added advantage

Working Hours

12:00 PM to 9:00 PM, 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM or 4:30 PM to 1:30 AM

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 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.

WHY EMERSON

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 wi