The Global Commodity Manager is responsible for building a strong understanding of customer needs within Emerson’s business units, developing strategies for addressing those needs, and implementing plans to achieve those strategies for the Semiconductors commodity. This role coordinates deployment of actions in support of critical initiatives by working closely with business unit resources and suppliers. You will have full responsibility in the assigned commodities including supplier relationship management, supplier performance and escalation management, lead time monitoring, new product development involvement, supply chain resiliency enhancement, and lean supplier network design. **In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:** + Lead Emerson’s global Semiconductor spend and oversee full lifecycle commodity management. + Build and strengthen collaborative supplier relationships by establishing improvement plans, integrating technology roadmaps, and aligning on manufacturing, inventory, and capacity needs. + Develop and implement commodity strategies that support growth, enhance supply chain resiliency, and reduce risk across global operations. + Communicate and align these strategies across business units to ensure visibility, consistency, and support worldwide. + Stay current on the sourcing industry by engaging with Emerson business units, preferred suppliers, EMS providers, trade organizations, and market data. + Negotiate sourcing and pricing strategies; lead contract negotiations and develop commercial agreements. + Understand engineering, quality, marketing, procurement, and manufacturing requirements to ensure alignment with supplier capabilities. + Evaluate and select suppliers to strengthen the Preferred Supplier Network and build productive executive‑level relationships where needed. + Prepare and lead strategic and executive supplier business reviews. + Ensure accuracy of commodity data incorporated into business unit inflation models. + Lead and participate in supplier transitions, consolidation initiatives, and performance improvement projects. + Improve supplier performance through lead‑time optimization, asset management strategies, and delivery performance improvements. + Develop annual spend forecasts, conduct cost analysis, benchmark suppliers, and identify savings opportunities. + Support business units with high-priority escalations and issues involving preferred suppliers. **Who You Are:** You create clear, actionable strategies and outline the steps needed to achieve strong business outcomes. You stay composed and persistent when challenges arise, adapting quickly and maintaining a forward-looking perspective. You tailor communication styles to connect effectively with diverse partners across functions and cultures. You evaluate information from multiple sources to fully understand complex problems before moving toward solutions. **For This Role, You Will Need:** + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering (Electrical preferred). + Minimum 5 years of proven experience in Commodity Sourcing or related functions in manufacturing or related industry + Strong understanding of the semiconductor or broader commodity market. + Demonstrated analytical, communication, presentation, and leadership capabilities. + Ability to work effectively across multiple levels of the organization and within diverse teams. + Ability to travel regionally and internationally (up to 25%) across the US, Asia, and Europe. + Flexibility to collaborate across global time zones. + Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other standard business tools. **Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:** + Experience in electronics or semiconductor commodity management. + MBA or equivalent advanced education. + Experience working in a large, matrixed global organization. + Background leading complex, large‑scale negotiations. + Experience creating or presenting high‑impact executive‑level presentations. **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-AK1 **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** : 26001299 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.