Commodity Manager

Emerson Electric Co; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson in Boulder, Colorado, seeks a Commodity Manager to lead assigned category strategies, partner with suppliers, and drive cost optimization while ensuring a reliable supply base. You will develop strategic sourcing and negotiation skills in a collaborative team focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes supplier relations, RFQ/RFP leadership, and cross-functional work with engineering and operations to support new product introductions and DFM principles.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of commodity-specific sourcing strategies and cost reduction initiatives.
• Build knowledge of assigned commodity and apply to day-to-day sourcing decisions.
• Manage supplier relationships, monitor performance, and communicate with internal stakeholders.
• Lead or support RFQ/RFP processes and negotiate pricing and terms.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and quality teams on NPI and DFM with suppliers.
• Track and report supplier metrics including quality, delivery, and cost.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

SAP/Oracle

Job description

If you are a Commodity Manager professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting position for you in Boulder, Colorado! In this role, you will manage an assigned commodity category and help execute sourcing strategies that support business objectives, strengthen supplier partnerships, optimize costs, and ensure a reliable supply base. This position offers the opportunity to build procurement expertise, develop strategic sourcing and negotiation capabilities, and contribute to a collaborative team focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Support the development and execution of commodity-specific sourcing strategies, including cost reduction initiatives, cost containment plans, and supply base optimization for your assigned category.
• Build working knowledge of your assigned commodity — including market trends, key cost drivers, and supplier landscape — and apply that knowledge to day-to-day sourcing decisions.
• Manage supplier relationships within your commodity, including performance monitoring, issue resolution, and ongoing communication with internal stakeholders.
• Lead or support RFQ/RFP processes, analyze quotes and negotiate pricing, terms, and supply agreements with suppliers under guidance from senior team members.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and quality teams to support new product introductions and apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles with suppliers.
• Participate in and contribute to commodity team projects, taking ownership of assigned action items and meeting deadlines.
• Track and report on key supplier metrics including quality, delivery, and cost performance.

Who You Are:

You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. You build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions. You communicate effectively through a variety of methods and to diverse audiences. You consistently achieve results, even under challenging circumstances, and use data, insights, and sound judgment to support decisions and drive continuous improvement.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• 5 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, commodity management, category management, supply chain, or a related field
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Experience with mechanical components in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Exposure to supplier negotiations, RFQ processes, or contract management
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel or similar tools
• Effective communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this position

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) a plus

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $94,000-$105,000annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

This position will be open for a minimum of 7 days from the day of posting. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to receive optimal consideration. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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 and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, profit sharing retirement, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, employee stock purchase plan, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

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