Strategic Commodity Manager — Global Sourcing & VE

Emerson; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson in Elyria, OH is seeking a Commodity Manager to lead development and execution of commodity strategies across multiple locations, collaborating with internal teams and suppliers to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and supply chain performance. You will drive supplier selection, negotiations, and contract development to balance cost with service.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least five years in procurement or sourcing, strong analytics, ERP proficiency, and the ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or a related field within a multi-site or global environment.
• Proficiency with ERP and procurement tools (JDE/SAP/QlikView, Portal, Insight, IBEE, Team Center).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive commodity and supplier strategies that support long-term business objectives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to implement cost optimization initiatives, including value analysis and value engineering approaches.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop diverse and high-performing sources of supply across domestic and global markets.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiations, and contract development to achieve balanced outcomes in cost, quality, and service.
• Analyze market trends, cost drivers, and supply risks to inform data-driven decision-making.
• Guide supplier performance management, including continuous improvement plans and relationship development.
• Manage commodity data, spend analytics, and performance metrics to improve visibility and outcomes.
• Support new product development initiatives by collaborating with engineering, operations, and supply chain stakeholders.
• Facilitate sourcing events such as competitive bidding and reverse auctions where appropriate.
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives that strengthen supply chain resilience and efficiency.

Skills

Procurement & Sourcing

Supply Chain

Data analysis

Negotiation

Project management

ERP/Procurement systems

MS Office & analytics tools

Global supplier management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations or related

Tools

JDE/SAP/QlikView

Portal

Insight

IBEE

Teamcenter

Job description

Emerson in Elyria, OH is seeking a Commodity Manager to lead development and execution of commodity strategies across multiple locations, collaborating with internal teams and suppliers to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and supply chain performance. You will drive supplier selection, negotiations, and contract development to balance cost with service.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least five years in procurement or sourcing, strong analytics, ERP proficiency, and the ability