Manager – Supply Chain

Emerson Electric Co; Chennai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Electric Co in India is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Manager to lead a team of Sourcing and Supplier Quality Engineers/Managers at the MWC Chengalpattu facility. The role focuses on establishing strategic sourcing, commodity management, and supplier relationship initiatives to meet AP and site goals.

You will identify long-term strategies by commodity, optimize costs across sites, and drive data-backed initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years products sourcing experience across multiple casting and molding domains.
• Proven managerial experience in an MNC with a track record of developing teams.
• Excellent negotiation and project management skills.
• Strong competency in accountability, action orientation, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Sourcing and Supplier Quality Engineers/Managers.
• Develop long-term commodity strategies and collaborate with supply chain leaders.
• Drive cost reduction through data-backed initiatives by product line.
• Review supplier performance and lead improvement programs to meet targets.
• Prioritize projects and ensure on-time delivery from sourcing to production readiness.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Team leadership

Cost reduction

Supplier relationship mgmt

Procurement systems

Education

Engineering degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Summary:

If you are a Supply Chain professional and looking for career opportunity, Emerson has an exciting offer to you! Based in our MWC Chengalpattu facility. The supply chain Manager will be responsible to Lead & manage a team of Sourcing and Supplier Quality Engineers/Managers to establish and implement sourcing strategies to accomplish AP & site goals and objectives.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Strategic Sourcing & Commodity Management:

• Lead & manage a team of Sourcing and Supplier Quality Engineers/Managers to establish and implement sourcing strategies to accomplish AP & site goals and objectives.
• Identify and formulate long term strategies by commodity for major commodities. This requires collaboration with Supply Chain Director and Commodity Leaders.
• Identify leveraging opportunities for common commodities between India and other PRM sites optimize cost and service performance.
• Design and maintain a systematic tracking mechanism for material costs of key products, driving data-backed cost reduction initiatives by product line.

Supplier Performance & Relationship Management:

• Proactively review suppliers’ performance on lead time, service level and quality performance; initiate targeted improvement programs to close gaps and exceed performance targets.
• Conduct business reviews with critical/key suppliers on a periodical basis to exercise/maintain positive Supplier Relationship Management and mitigate supply risks.
• Coordinate training programs to elevate supplier capabilities for current and future needs.

Project Prioritization & Execution:

• Evaluate and prioritize the projects (which are NPD, Regionalization, Localization, Cost Containment and Risk Mitigation Projects) and assigned to the right Procurement team member.
• Drives projects to meet target completion date, ensuring seamless execution from sourcing through to production readiness.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional Project Team to achieve lead time, on-time delivery, cost and payment term.

Process Standardization & Resource Optimization:

• Coach the team to maximize the use of Emerson’s procurement systems, metrics, and reporting tools for data-driven decision-making
• Implement consistent and sustaining processes within India MWC Site (e.g. disciplined project management) to optimize waste reduction and resources.
• Take on special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by the Supply Chain Director and/or Senior Management to support evolving business priorities.

Talent Development & Leadership:

• Identify and develop potential candidates for growth and development for career progression program.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and collaboration within the procurement team to build a robust talent pipeline for future leadership roles.

Who You Are:

You quickly and decisively act in constantly evolving, unexpected situations. You adjust communication content and style to meet the needs of diverse partners. You always keep the end in sight; puts in extra effort to meet deadlines. You analyze multiple and diverse sources of information to define problems accurately before moving to solutions. You observe situational and group dynamics and select best-fit approach.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• BusinessInsight-Applyingknowledgeofbusinessandthemarketplacetoadvancetheorganization’s goals. Knows how businesses work and how organizations make money. Keeps upwith current and possible future policies, practices, and trends in the organization, with thecompetition,andinthemarketplace.Usesknowledgeofbusinessdriversandhowstrategiesandtacticsplayout inthemarket toguideactions.
• DirectsWork-Providingdirection,delegating,andremovingobstaclestogetworkdone.Providescleardirectionandaccountabilities.Delegatesanddistributesassignmentsanddecisionsappropriately.Monitorsprogressbymaintainingdialogueonworkandresults.Providesappropriate guidance and direction based on people’s capabilities. Intervenes as needed toremoveobstacles.
• Manages Conflict - Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise. Steps up toconflicts,seeingthemasopportunities.Worksouttoughagreementsandsettlesdisputesequitably. Facilitates breakthroughs by integrating diverse views and finding common ground oracceptablealternatives. Settlesdifferences inproductivewayswithminimumnoise.
• Builds Networks- Effectivelybuilding formal and informal relationship networks inside andoutside the organization. Builds strong formal and informal networks. Maintains relationshipsacross a variety of functions and locations. Draws upon multiple relationships to exchange ideas,resources,andknow-how.
• Develops Talent-Developingpeopletomeetboththeircareergoalsandtheorganization’sgoals.Placesahighpriorityondevelopingothers.Developsothersthroughcoaching,feedback,exposure,andstretchassignments.Alignsemployeecareerdevelopmentgoalswithorganizationalobjectives. Encouragespeopletoaccept developmentalmoves.
• Courage – Proactively handling of tough issues, assignments and scenarios. Provides direct andactionablefeedback.Willingnesstochampioninitiativeorpositiondespitedissentorpoliticalrisk.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Minimumbachelor’sdegree,preferableinEngineering.
• Minimum 10 years products sourcing experience of Die Casting, Sand Casting, Stamping,Machining, Springs, Investment Castings, Molded Rubber, Custom Molded Plastics, Valves inmultinationalcompany.
• Min8years’experience inaManagerialCapacityinMNCwithProvenTrackRecord.
• PossessespriorPeoplemanagementexperience.
• Excellentnegotiationandprojectmanagementskill.
• Strong competencies such as Accountability, Action Oriented, Result-Driven, Plans & aligns,Resourcefulness,Builds EffectiveTeamareamust.
• Familiar with ISO9001 and ISO14001 Management System, as well as the requirements ofCorporateSafetyManagementandOccupationalHealthManagementispreferred.
• GoodcommandofEnglish(written/oral) andPCskillssuchasExcel andPowerPoint.

Our Offer 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 (https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/careers/meet-emerson)

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 endeavour.

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.

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ABOUT EMERSON (https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/about-us)

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!

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.