Global Semiconductor Sourcing Leader

Emerson; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson's Global Direct Procurement team in Austin, TX is seeking a Global Commodity Manager to lead our semiconductor portfolio, including ASICs, FPGAs, processors and related technologies. You will own global spend, drive supply continuity, and partner with suppliers to mitigate risk in a dynamic market.

Reporting to the Director of Global Direct Procurement, you will develop long-term strategies, manage escalations, and work across Operations, Engineering, and R&D to deliver best-in-class

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, SCM, or related field.
• 7+ years in strategic sourcing, commodity management, procurement, or SCM in a multinational organization.
• Experience leading complex negotiations, supplier escalations, shortage and allocation management.
• Proven ability to influence outcomes in challenging supply environments.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills for constrained markets.
• Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong analytics to interpret market intelligence, supplier performance metrics, and risk indicators.
• Excellent communication and leadership with senior leaders and executives.
• Balance strategic planning with day-to-day operational execution in a dynamic environment.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global semiconductor commodity strategies balancing growth, cost, supply continuity, and risk mitigation.
• Lead supplier escalation for shortages, allocations, capacity constraints, and business continuity issues.
• Partner with suppliers to secure capacity and improve lead time visibility.
• Drive cross-functional shortage management with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and R&D.
• Establish and maintain executive-level supplier relationships for strategic alignment.
• Monitor market intelligence, technology roadmaps, capacity trends, geopolitical developments, and supplier risk.
• Lead sourcing, negotiation, contracting, and supplier management to optimize total cost of ownership.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost, productivity, efficiency, and sustainability.
• Develop and implement supply risk mitigation plans including alternate sourcing and inventory strategies.
• Present risk assessments, commodity strategies, and market intelligence to senior leadership.
• Drive supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
• Mentor procurement team and foster cross-functional collaboration.
• Champion Emerson and NI values in partnerships.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Commodity management

Procurement

Supply chain management

Negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder influence

Data analysis

Executive communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Engineering / SCM

Job description

Emerson's Global Direct Procurement team in Austin, TX is seeking a Global Commodity Manager to lead our semiconductor portfolio, including ASICs, FPGAs, processors and related technologies. You will own global spend, drive supply continuity, and partner with suppliers to mitigate risk in a dynamic market.

Reporting to the Director of Global Direct Procurement, you will develop long-term strategies, manage escalations, and work across Operations, Engineering, and R&D to deliver best-in-class