The Commodity Manager is responsible for the overall development and execution of commodity and cost reduction strategies for assigned commodities. This position has responsibility for multiple locations and commodities and utilizes tools such as reverse auctions, leveraging, VA/VE, and global sourcing to effectively drive cost out of the supply chain. This position will lead all aspects of and run assigned commodities. The successful candidate will control costs through the development of cost-effective, efficient, high-quality, lean initiatives and contracts. **In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:** + Develop and execute long‑term supplier strategy deployment, supplier cost modeling, supplier opportunity assessments, supplier financial analysis, negotiations, long‑term contracts, continuous supplier performance improvement, and supplier relationship development. + Build high‑efficiency, high‑quality domestic and global sources of supply for materials, products, and services, with a focus on supply base rationalization. + Lead commodity spending using sophisticated data management systems, processes, and databases, with attention to risk, price, quality, delivery, supply chain efficiency, ROTC, and working capital. + Manage cross‑functional project teams, including suppliers, to efficiently implement commodity strategies, cost‑saving initiatives, and transitions in supply. + Maintain a strong understanding of essential commodity trends including industry drivers, global pricing, material lead times, and technical/manufacturing processes. + Negotiate long‑term agreements that reflect best‑in‑class pricing, payment terms, quality, and delivery, and are compliant with established policies and procedures. + Build and sustain long‑term supplier relationships that deliver competitive advantages such as total lowest cost, exceptional product quality, and outstanding service. + Conduct root‑cause analyses on supplier delivery or quality issues and implement corrective actions through supplier improvement plans. + Participate in New Product Development teams and Emerson commodity teams while contributing to consensus agreements. + Support and conduct reverse auctions. + Perform other duties as assigned. + Travel up to 15% to support domestic initiatives. **Who You Are:** You have strong project management and team leadership skills with the ability to develop strong support for change with all levels of internal and external organizations. You are self-driven, results oriented, and motivated to work effectively without direct supervision. **For This Role, You Will Need:** + Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Operations or another related discipline. + 3+ years of procurement experience in a high-paced, multi-location environment. + Tech savvy, with emphasis on Word, Excel, PowerPoint, JDE/SAP/QlikView, Portal, Insight, IBEE, and Team Center. + Comprehensive knowledge of selected commodities. **Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:** + Knowledge of purchasing systems and principles including experience with low-cost country sourcing, auctions, VA/VE, and other leveraging tools. + Castings and forgings experience. + Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. + Analytical skill set coupled with intellectual curiosity for root cause and countermeasures. + Strategic thinking and ability to be forward looking, envision the potential and long-term goals. **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. Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $66,700-$110,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role. \#LI-BC3 **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. **Work Authorization** 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(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. **Equal Opportunity Employer** 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. **Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation** If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com . **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 with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go! **No calls or agencies please.** **Requisition ID** : 26000557 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.