Sourcing Project Manager IV

Emerson Pressure Management is seeking to recruit a Sourcing Project Leader. The position involves strategic sourcing activities for commodity categories rubber and plastics in the North American Region. The role is based in Stafford, TX and covers sites in the U.S and Mexico. The selected candidate will report to a Regional Category Manager of Raw Materials & Plastics, Americas.

• Execute annual plan and develop & execute 3-5-year strategies for assigned commodities
• The annual plan will include projects to achieve cost containment, lead time and service level improvement, quality improvement and supplier risk scoring and mitigation.
• The 3-5-year plan will include supplier classification “grow, maintain, exit” and rationalization/consolidation of supply base.
• Management of key raw material and springs suppliers in Americas through conducting periodic supplier reviews and building of strong supplier relationships.
• Conduct supplier business reviews and provide performance feedback
• Supplier performance assessment including plans for continuous improvement
• Drive & track supplier improvement focusing on quality, lead time, service level & capacity.
• Obtain market intelligence and understand supplier plans and long-term strategies
• Provide a road map to mitigate risk and to improve supply chain flexibility
• Lead negotiations with key suppliers for long-term agreements or cost containment projects
• Negotiations could include multiple sites or in some cases multiple regions.
• Review suppliers SWOT periodically
• Develop Business Cases to work with suppliers on flexibility and to expand capacity.
• Planned phase-out of non-performing suppliers
• Understand cost drivers for springs & raw materials and provide market intelligence to Operations, Sales, Marketing, Engineering and Product Management. Monitor indices and develop agreements to standardize cost adjustments based on market movement.
• Be the PRM “owner” of the supplier relationship with Pressure Management.

No calls or agencies please. Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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