EMS / Systems Category Manager

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

  
Responsible as the single point of contact and ownership of EMS relationship and production attainment

• Manage and create cost reduction projects and targets at our key EMS suppliers in Asia and Europe
• Manage the relationships with all key EMS suppliers of the assigned products and/or services for the Systems & Solutions Group
• Work collaboratively to support Integration Center supply chain and operational teams to ensure access to best cost material and optimized supply chain setup within assigned categories
• Responsible for Electrical System integration components category, including 3rd party Electrical hardware and accessories.
• Navigate and analyze complex data to identify and present opportunities 
• Establish and present business cases supporting sourcing recommendations
• Manage and lead strategic supplier relationships and performance improvements
• Develop, negotiate, and implement regional supplier contracts 
• Support Electrical System assembly sites – Integration Centers – by owning key supplier relationships, act as escalation point.
• Continually develop and implement Supply Chain strategies in order to exceed Supply Management business objectives relating to, but not restricted to, cost, delivery performance and quality
• Support supplier consolidation initiatives through the identification of “best cost” suppliers in best cost countries and the migration of spend to such suppliers.  Leverage the supplier development process, from identification of secondary sources, through process capability audits and product qualification
• Negotiate global and local supply agreements
• Lead Quarterly Business Reviews with Key suppliers, establishing performance metrics/reporting (cost, delivery, lead-time, quality) to drive continuous improvement
• Work with senior management to set individual objectives and ensure progress though out each period to meet those objectives
• Ensure new product introduction occurs in a timely manner and meets all business objectives through coordination with appropriate functions to ensure business, commercial and technology requirements are met or exceeded
• Report on key performance measures, take appropriate action and resolve when performance is below established targets
• Feed into SOP (forecast requirements, material and capacity constraints) 
• Ensure compliance to ethical, regulatory and compliance regulations
• Plan and manage the inbound material supply line so as to achieve Supply Chain objectives for quality, delivery, cost and flexibility
• Identify and implement process improvements within the planning/procurement process
• Ensure compliance of workplace safety rules, including but not limited to the usage of a personal protective equipment, if provided to you, while working; not involve in any unsafe or negligent act that may endanger peers or oneself; reporting unsafe work conditions and providing suggestions to improve safety/ health at work, as needed

• Expertise in contract negotiation and risk analysis
• Good presentation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, good project and resource management skills
• Ability to lead a team, Ability to adapt to change
• Willing to travel, regionally and globally
   

• 5+ years’ experience in strategic procurement with in a technology driven company, preferably within electronics or contract manufacturing
• Degree in relevant subject to role and/or relevant post graduate professional qualification or suitable work experience

By joining Emerson, you will be given the opportunity to make a difference through the work you do.

Emerson's compensation and benefits programs are designed to be competitive within the industry and local labor markets. We also offer a comprehensive medical and insurance coverage to meet the needs of our employees.

We are committed to creating a global workplace that supports diversity, equity and embraces inclusion. We welcome foreign nationals to join us through our Work Authorization Sponsorship.

We attract, develop, and retain exceptional people in an inclusive environment, where all employees can reach their greatest potential. We are dedicated to the ongoing development of our employees because we know that it is critical to our success as a global company.

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Through our benefits, development opportunities, and an inclusive and safe work environment, we aim to create an organization our people are proud to represent.

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This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place.  Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson. 

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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.

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