**In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:** + Execute purchasing and material planning activities to support manufacturing operations and customer demand. + Align material plans with **S&OP and Plan of Record (POR)** to meet business objectives. + Plan and release purchase orders to support **On-Time Delivery (OTD)** and inventory targets. + Monitor supplier performance and support corrective and improvement actions. + Maintain and review **MRP parameters** to ensure planning accuracy. + Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve material-related issues. + Prepare and deliver accurate purchasing and inventory performance reports. + Support inventory reduction, control initiatives, and continuous improvement activities. + Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards. + Participate in lean, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives. **Who You Are:** + A detail-oriented and organized professional with strong planning and analytical skills. + A proactive team player who communicates effectively across functions. + Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. + Customer-focused, adaptable, and results-driven. + Comfortable working in a multicultural and matrix organization. + Committed to continuous learning and process improvement. **For This Role, You Will Need:** + Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline. + Minimum **5 years of experience** in purchasing and material planning within a manufacturing environment. + Working knowledge of **purchasing, MRP, and inventory management** principles. + Experience coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders. + Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently. **Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:** + Experience with **ERP systems (Oracle preferred)** . + Knowledge of **S&OP, forecasting, and capacity planning** . + Familiarity with **Lean concepts** such as Kanban, JIT, 5 Whys, and Level Loading. + Understanding of **ISO 9001** quality system requirements. + Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. + Experience working in a multicultural environment. **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 competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, 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. **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. **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** : 26000759 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.