Senior Category Manager - Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description If you are a Supply Chain professional looking for an opportunity to grow Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you to join our Systems and Software SYSS business a $3B industry leader in the process automation industry Based in Pittsburgh PA the Senior Category Manager is responsible for the development and execution of category strategies for the Power & Water Solutions PWS business unit and handling of Emerging Market Categories In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Be Establish and lead cross functional teams for the development and execution of global category strategies Stakeholder community includes Customer Service Planning Procurement ProposalProject teams Hardware Engineering and Supplier Quality and Project Procurement teams Analyze and improve established Key Performance Indicators KPIs and conduct comprehensive market supplier and spend analyses for assigned categories regions ensure Emerson maintains most competitive market position Manage lead strategic supplier relationships performance improvements through regular supplier meetings business reviews Executive meetings within region Develop negotiate implement global supplier contracts Work collaboratively directly support Integration Center supply chain operational teams ensure efficient best cost access delivery material assigned categories Enclosures electronic connectivity Packaging Consumables localized items etc Work very closely with BU projects planning team iCenter assemblyplanning teams from Pittsburgh Collaborate cross functionally departments Operations Technology Product Marketing Supply Chain ProposalProjects identify new areas business need savings opportunity process improvements Actively identify pursue opportunities improvement supply chain via E Sourcing Support local buyers procurement managers implement speed flexibility programs i.e consignment reduced lead times supermarket pull system Organize lead regular strategic suppliers meetings business reviews assigned categories suppliers Provide effective responsive supports both Proposal Project Execution teams RFQs supplier identification category expertise sourcing methods Actively seek opportunities create savings SYSS organization various forms sourcing contract evaluation Who You Are You effectively align interests multiple diverse collaborators readily distinguish relevant unimportant situations formulate clear strategy map daring steps accelerate organization goals For This Role Need Bachelor degree 8 years Supply Chain preferred Operations Procurement or Engineering experience Crossfunctional teamwork strong communications skills Strong experience global regional supplier evaluation selection Willingness travel up to 30 Legal authorization work United States without sponsorship now future Preferred Qualifications Degree Supply Chain Management Engineering similar technical program MBA PMP plus Experience Automation Technology familiarity Process Automation Industry Our Culture Commitment You At Emerson prioritize workplace every employee valued respected empowered grow Foster environment encourages innovation collaboration diverse perspectives great ideas come great teams Commitment ongoing career development growing inclusive culture ensures have support thrive Whether mentorship training leadership opportunities invest success make lasting impact We recognize importance employee wellbeing Prioritize providing flexible competitive benefits plans meet family physical mental financial social needs Provide variety medical insurance plans dental vision coverage Employee Assistance Program 401k tuition reimbursement employee resource groups recognition much more Flexible time off plans including paid parental leave maternal paternal vacation holiday leave Learn more about Our Culture Values . 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