Engineer - Tactical Purchasing Specialist

City of Shakopee, MN; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Flexible time off

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a seasoned Procurement professional to manage P2P processes, supplier collaboration, and ERP maintenance in a dynamic environment. You will convert PR to PO, coordinate with suppliers for confirmations, and ensure accurate lead times and master data across SAP/Oracle implementations.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years in purchasing, strong analytics, and experience with ERP systems. The role involves cross-functional interaction with Category Managers, Production, and Finance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years of professional experience in Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain.
• Experience with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle.
• Strong data gathering, interpretation and reporting skills for SCM.

Responsibilities

• Extract Open PO reports and convert PR to PO.
• Collaborate with suppliers for PO acknowledgement and confirmations.
• Update ERP with confirmation dates and track delivery promises.
• Communicate with plant on PO-related queries and resolve issues.
• Assess supply/demand and release items to replenish stock.
• Handle exception messages in SAP/Oracle/plant ERP (Expedite/Defer).
• Coordinate supplier deliveries, maintain promise dates and confirmations.
• Engage with Global Stakeholders including Category Managers and Production/Inventory Control.
• Lead Supplier Relationship Management with internal/ external suppliers.
• Collaborate with Finance for On-Time payment to suppliers.
• Complete Material Master setup and related activities.
• Convert requisition to PO for MRO items.
• Validate Supplier Lead Times and coordinate material master data audits.
• Communicate actions to Plant/Site Buyers and support monthly/quarterly/annual reports.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supply chain management

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Vendor negotiation

ERP data handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Engineering/Business

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Excel/ MS Office

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Extracts Open PO Report - Convert PR to PO
• Collaborates with suppliers for PO acknowledgement and confirmations
• Updates ERP with confirmation dates
• Communicates with the plant on specific queries related to PO
• Checks the supply/demand and decide items for release to replenish stock
• Implements exception messages in SAP, Oracle, plant ERP (Expedite, Defer, etc)
• Liaises with Suppliers for deliveries, maintain promise dates and order confirmations
• Collaborates with Global Stakeholders including Category Managers, Production & Inventory Control Manager and Value Stream Managers for Material Availability.
• Leads Supplier Relationship Management process with internal and External supplier in collaboration with SPE (Supplier Performance Engineer) & Category leaders to improve supplier RDSL.
• Collaborates with finance for Supplier On Time payment.
• Completes Material Master Set up and associated activities
• Requisition to PO Conversion for MRO Items
• Validate Supplier Lead Times based on the Lead times for delivery
• Coordinates Material Master Data Audits in the ERP
• Communicates with Plant/Site Buyers on the actions and resolutions
• Supports Team to prepare monthly/quarterly/annual management reports for Customer and Suppliers
• Raises supplier delivery issues to PIC Manager (Supply Chain Manager) and Planning team
• Stay up to date on Parked/blocked invoice report and resolve discrepancy’s in a timely manner to ensure
• Negotiates with vendors to acquire the best cost (as applicable) and delivery requirements while supporting inventory turns

Who You Are:

• You quickly and decisively take action in constantly evolving, unexpected situations. You actively seek input from pertinent sources to make timely and well-informed decisions. You facilitate an open dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and partners

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Minimum 5 to 10 years of professional experience in Purchasing / Procurement / Supply Chain or Casting, Forging, Machining
• Knowledge in Strategic sourcing methodology, supply chain management, contracting, procurement, and supplier management skill.
• Experience working with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle.
• Excellent digital literacy and a technical proficiency that includes significant data gathering skills, expertise, interpretation, and reporting for the Supply Chain organization.
• Strong problem solving & analytical skills with expertise in data analysis and management (Advanced Excel, Tableau, Power BI, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Access, PowerPoint, SQL).
• Self-motivated

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Management or any related field.
• Experience in Project Management and Project Management certification are an added advantage
• Working Hours: 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM, 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM or 4:30 PM to 1:30 AM

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.