Manager – Supply Chain

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Emerson is hiring at its Chengalpattu facility for a Supply Chain Manager who will lead a team of Sourcing and Supplier Quality Engineers/Managers. You will establish sourcing strategies to achieve AP and site goals, optimize cost and service, and drive supplier performance initiatives.

You will manage cross-functional projects, develop supplier relationships, and coach the team to leverage Emerson’s procurement systems for data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferred).
• 10+ years of product sourcing experience in manufacturing.
• Managerial experience in an MNC setting.
• Strong negotiation and project management skills.
• Familiarity with ISO9001/ISO14001 is a plus.
• Excellent English and PC skills (Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Sourcing and Supplier Quality Engineers/Managers.
• Establish and implement sourcing strategies to meet site goals.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects to improve lead time and cost.
• Develop supplier relationships and performance reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement and risk mitigation in procurement.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Negotiation

Project management

Data-driven

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Summary

If you are a Supply Chain professional and looking for career opportunity, Emerson has an exciting offerto you! Based in our MWC Chengalpattu facility. The supply chain Manager will be responsible to Lead & manage ateamofSourcingandSupplierQualityEngineers/Managerstoestablishandimplementsourcingstrategiestoaccomplish AP&site goals andobjectives.

Job Description

Job Summary

If you are a Supply Chain professional and looking for career opportunity, Emerson has an exciting offerto you! Based in our MWC Chengalpattu facility. The supply chain Manager will be responsible to Lead & manage ateamofSourcingandSupplierQualityEngineers/Managerstoestablishandimplementsourcingstrategiestoaccomplish AP&site goals andobjectives.

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 communicationcontent and style to meet the needs of diverse partners. You always keep the end in sight; puts in extraeffort to meet deadlines. You analyze multiple and diverse sources of information to define problemsaccurately before moving to solutions. You observe situational and group dynamics and select best-fitapproach.

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.
• DevelopsTalent-Developingpeopletomeetboththeircareergoalsandtheorganization’sgoals.Placesahighpriorityondevelopingothers.Developsothersthroughcoaching,feedback,exposure,andstretchassignments.Alignsemployeecareerdevelopmentgoalswithorganizationalobjectives. Encouragespeopletoaccept developmentalmoves.
• Courage – Proactively handling of tough issues, assignments and scenarios. Provides direct and actionable feedback. Willingness tochampioninitiativeorpositiondespitedissentorpoliticalrisk.

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.

About Us

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.

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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!