Strategic Indirect Sourcing Partner

Emerson; Mexicali; On-site; MXN 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking an Indirect Commodities Business Partner for Mexicali to develop and drive sourcing strategies across indirect spend categories. You will lead RFQs, supplier evaluations, and negotiations, while partnering with operations, engineering, finance and IT to align requirements and realize value.

You will analyze spend, market trends, and supplier performance, driving cost reductions, risk mitigation, and process improvements across regional and global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or supply chain.
• Experience with indirect spend categories (MRO, Capital Equipment, Facilities, IT, etc.).
• Strong negotiation, contract management, supplier management, and analytical skills.
• Experience with eSourcing tools, procurement systems, and supplier relationship management.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools.
• Fluent in English and Spanish with strong communication skills.
• Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing and commodity strategies aligned with objectives.
• Analyze spend, supplier capabilities, and market trends to identify savings.
• Lead RFQs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards.
• Collaborate with regional and global procurement teams to leverage spend.
• Serve as procurement partner for assigned indirect spend categories.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Finance, HR, IT, and leaders to align needs.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and capital project planning through spend analysis.
• Drive compliance with procurement processes and supplier governance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM / related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Ariba

Job description

Emerson is seeking an Indirect Commodities Business Partner for Mexicali to develop and drive sourcing strategies across indirect spend categories. You will lead RFQs, supplier evaluations, and negotiations, while partnering with operations, engineering, finance and IT to align requirements and realize value.

You will analyze spend, market trends, and supplier performance, driving cost reductions, risk mitigation, and process improvements across regional and global teams.