Senior Engineer - Indirect Procurement

Emerson Electric Company India Pvt Ltd; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Medical insurance plans

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Emerson Electric Company India Pvt Ltd is seeking an experienced Procurement professional to oversee indirect sourcing, RFQ/RFP processes, and supplier negotiations across site needs. The role emphasizes cost savings, contract management, and supplier performance in a manufacturing context.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, manage POs, maintain records, and drive improvements while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• RFQ/RFP management and bid analysis.
• Supplier negotiations and PO processes.
• Knowledge of indirect procurement categories and contract terms.
• Experience with ERP systems and MS Excel/PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and priorities.
• Manage sourcing for indirect materials and services across site needs.
• Identify and develop capable suppliers based on criteria.
• Prepare and issue RFQs/RFPs and conduct bid analysis.
• Lead commercial negotiations on price, terms, and total cost of ownership.
• Create and process purchase orders per procurement workflow.
• Develop rate contracts and supplier panels where beneficial.
• Track open orders and support on-time delivery and payments.
• Maintain sourcing records and monitor supplier performance.
• Drive cost savings, process improvements, and compliance.

Skills

RFQ/RFP management

Negotiations

Spend analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Supply Chain/Business Administration/Commerce

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand requirements, specifications, service scope, budget, delivery expectations, and business priorities.
• Manage sourcing activities for indirect materials and services such as MRO and maintenance supplies, facilities services, utilities support, safety items, Tooling, office supplies, professional services, logistics, IT-related requirements, and other site operating needs.
• Identify, assess, and develop capable suppliers based on technical compliance, quality, cost, service, delivery, financial stability, and business continuity considerations.
• Prepare and issue RFQs/RFPs, obtain competitive quotations, conduct bid analysis, and recommend suppliers through a transparent commercial evaluation.
• Lead commercial negotiations covering price, payment terms, delivery, warranty, service levels, contractual conditions, and total cost of ownership.
• Lead CAPEX commercial negotiations and supplier comparison in coordination with the project owner, Engineering, Finance, and other stakeholders.
• Create and process purchase orders for approved indirect requirements in accordance with the applicable procurement workflow and approval matrix.
• Develop and maintain rate contracts, service agreements, blanket purchase arrangements, and preferred supplier panels where beneficial.
• Track open indirect purchase orders and coordinate with suppliers and requesters to support on-time delivery or service completion.
• Resolve commercial and supply issues including delays, price mismatches, invoice discrepancies, defective supplies, service gaps, and incorrect shipments.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable, receiving teams, users, and suppliers to support timely invoice resolution and payment processing.
• Maintain accurate sourcing records, quotations, comparative statements, contracts, purchase orders, supplier communications, and audit evidence.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, cost, and service.
• Identify and deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, demand consolidation, specification optimization, and process improvement opportunities.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, ethical standards, legal requirements, delegation of authority, and applicable trade/compliance requirements.
• Maintain procurement metrics and reports covering spend, savings, sourcing progress, supplier performance, open orders, and key risks.
• Build productive working relationships with site functions, Global Supply Chain, category teams, and suppliers.

Who You Are

You act with a clear sense of ownership, build and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations, establish and maintain effective customer relationships and credit others for their contributions and accomplishments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• Five or more years of relevant experience in indirect procurement, sourcing, purchasing, or supplier management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated capability in RFQ/RFP management, commercial bid analysis, supplier negotiations, and purchase order processes.
• Working knowledge of indirect procurement categories, contract terms, supplier performance management, and total cost concepts.
• Experience with Oracle or a comparable ERP/procurement system and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to analyse spend and quotations, communicate clearly, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate across functions.
• High standards of integrity, ownership, customer focus, and compliance.
• Willingness to travel within India and internationally when business needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing-site indirect procurement and service contracts.
• Exposure to CAPEX commercial negotiation with cross-functional project teams.
• Knowledge of e-sourcing, supplier onboarding, contract management, and procurement analytics.
• Recognized procurement or supply chain certification is an advantage

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.

Benefits

• competitive benefits plans
• a variety of medical insurance plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• employee resource groups
• recognition
• flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave

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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!

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