Manager – Supply Chain

City of Shakopee, MN; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Supply Chain professional for our MWC Chengalpattu facility in India. The role leads a team of Sourcing and Supplier Quality professionals to establish sourcing strategies and achieve site goals, collaborating with commodity leaders for long-term plans.

The role emphasizes supplier performance management, cost reduction through data-driven initiatives, and cross-functional project prioritization. Leadership in process standardization and talent development is a core focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred, with strong business acumen.
• Minimum 10 years of products sourcing experience across diverse casting and machining domains.
• Experience in multinational corporate environment and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Sourcing and Supplier Quality Engineers/Managers to establish and implement sourcing strategies to meet AP and site goals.
• Identify long-term commodity strategies and collaborate with Supply Chain Director and Commodity Leaders.
• Drive cost reduction through data-driven procurement and cost tracking.
• Coach the team to maximize usage of procurement systems, metrics, and reporting tools.
• Oversee supplier performance reviews, risk mitigation, and training programs to elevate supplier capabilities.

Skills

Business insight

Directs work

Manages conflict

Builds networks

Develops talent

Courage

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering preferred)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

JobSummary:

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.

InthisRole,YourResponsibilitiesWillBe:

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 projectmanagement) 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.

WhoYouAre:

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.

ForThisRole,YouWillNeed:

• 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-Developing people toe meetboththeircareergoalsandtheorganization’sgoals.Placesahighpriorityondevelopingothers.Developsothers throughcoaching,feedback,exposure,andstretchassignments.Alignsemployeecareerdevelopmentgoalswithorganizationalobjectives. Encouragespeopletoaccept developmentalmoves.

• Courage – Proactively handling of tough issues, assignments and scenarios. Provides direct andactionable feedback. Willingness tochampioninitiativeorpositiondespitedissentorpoliticalrisk.

PreferredQualificationsthatSetYouApart:

• 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.

OurOffertoyou:

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.