Strategic Sourcing Leader: Supplier Partnerships

Emerson Electric Co.; Elyria (OH); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Education assistance

Retirement savings programs

Flexible time-off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Emerson Electric Co. in the United States seeks a Director of Sourcing to lead the sourcing function for the Professional Tools business, guiding direct and indirect spend, supplier performance, and cost optimization.

You will report to the Vice President of Sourcing and Procurement and influence enterprise-wide initiatives. Join a culture grounded in innovation, integrity, collaboration, and inclusion while building strategic supplier relationships and developing teams to deliver operational

Qualifications

• 8+ years of supply chain experience required.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Experience negotiating and drafting contracts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with stakeholders at multiple levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across direct and indirect categories to drive value, efficiency, risk mitigation, and cost optimization.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing sourcing team and foster accountability and collaboration.
• Partner with operations, engineering, legal, finance, marketing, and product development to align sourcing initiatives with business objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes through digital solutions, automation, Lean methods, and market intelligence.
• Oversee sourcing project prioritization, governance, and performance metrics.
• Support new product development by engaging preferred suppliers early to ensure quality and continuity.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Contract management

Data analytics

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration

Tools

SAP

JD Edwards

Oracle

Job description

Emerson Electric Co. in the United States seeks a Director of Sourcing to lead the sourcing function for the Professional Tools business, guiding direct and indirect spend, supplier performance, and cost optimization.

You will report to the Vice President of Sourcing and Procurement and influence enterprise-wide initiatives. Join a culture grounded in innovation, integrity, collaboration, and inclusion while building strategic supplier relationships and developing teams to deliver operational