St. Louis, MO, 63112, USA
1 day ago
Global Category Manager Strategic Sourcing Leader
Oversee the global procurement, contacting and supply chain optimization implementation for multiple modes of transportation, ensuring sourcing, savings and service level agreement targets are met with the most efficient use of resources. Develop and implement strategic initiatives, collaborating with key stakeholders and cross functional groups to improve cost, performance, and reliability. Additionally, act as the subject matter expert for all topics related to your assigned modes of transportation within the Enterprise Supply Chain and for all Emerson Business Leadership. Provide guidance and direction to Regional Logistics Mode Managers for a consistent procurement strategy and global execution. **In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:** + Oversee all eSourcing systems, analytics, negotiations, and contracting for multiple modes of Transportation and logistics services. + This included sourcing and inflation reporting with internal and external stakeholders to ensure Emerson’s targets are met and services are provided in accordance with Emerson contracts. This includes third party logistics providers, IT resources across all logistics service providers, electronic connection between Emerson and centralized sourcing data within a cloud environment. + Provide weekly, monthly and quarterly reports/performance reviews/corrective actions as applicable for 3 rd Party providers and internal function leadership. Oversee projects and collaborate with IT development projects to reduce costs and ensure execution according to the established Statement of Work (SOW)/Service Level Agreement (SLA). + Lead Enterprise directed projects, including cost reductions, complex spend analysis to reach Cash Unlock, Cost Avoidance and Cost Reduction Targets year over year. + Drive deployment of standard logistics and supply chain practices globally, Updating/Creating all Standard Operating Procedures, service provider working instructions, contractual requirements, etc. + Create, Update, and Maintain Oracle Cloud Analytics Dashboards and Data Sets – including by not limited to Cost-break down analysis, Handicapping matrix, Spend Overview, Service Provide Performance Reviews, and Quarterly Mode Team Reporting, etc. + Define, present and implement global logistics strategies. + Coordinate with regional Logistics Mode managers to align the strategy and timing of procurement/sourcing events with available resources. Consolidate event specific plans into a high-level global procurement/sourcing strategy and schedule. + Develop and maintain a list of standard procurement/sourcing principles and procedures for Transportation and Logistics Services. Ensure understanding and adherence to strategic sourcing, negotiation and implementation for all global modes of transportation and logistics leaders. + Advance strong professional relationships with key strategic partners and service providers to ensure alignment between our organization and theirs. + Develop, execute, and communicate the procurement/sourcing strategy for your respective modes of transportation, ensuring alignment across the organization – executing cost containment objectives. + Work closely with business unit Logistics and Supply Chain Leaders across the corporation to identify opportunities and implement long-term solutions to improve supply chain performance. + Lead and coordinate stakeholders to negotiate contractual agreements with key providers. Enhance and improve policies and procedures to efficiently manage the administration of the contracting, sourcing and reporting process. + Using business unit input, develop KPI’s to measure the operational and cost performance for your mode of transportation. + Provide global strategy and project execution, including monthly/quarterly/annual Financial Audit Operations KPIs to support freight payment operational team members in the program world areas - Ensure the highest levels of carrier performance. Train and empower business unit logistics leaders to resolve issues locally but act as a point of escalation as needed. + Oversee and execute data analysis required to ensure continuous process improvement, and large-scale data driven projects and exceed performance Metrics and KPI’s. **Who You Are:** You are overly organized, and can oversee multiple large-scale projects without oversight. You streamline processes, manage projects, cut out redundancy - ensuring execution. You establish clear goals with clear outcomes and quantifiable results. You make new connections and build relationships in other world areas, creating a collaborative leadership environment. You settle differences in productive ways with minimum noise and win support. You leverage team member and the market to achieve team goals. **For This Role, You Will Need:** + Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management/Logistics or related discipline + 5+ years Logistics, Supply Chain, or Operations experience + Strong analytical skills, project management skills + 5 years’ experience in negotiation, category management, or transportation/logistics implementation + Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) + Excellent communication skills - comfortable working across multiple functions and time zones weekly. **Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:** + **_International_** Freight Forwarding Experience + Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline + Transportation management system (TMS) experience + Oracle Cloud Analytics + Familiar with Basic Transportation Law + Familiar with Basic Customs Brokerage & Trade Compliance **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. \#LI-MH2 **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** : 25029312 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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