In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

As a Global Sourcing Analyst, you will be responsible for managing incoming procurement project requests from buyers and global or regional category managers across various regions (e.g., Americas, Europe, Middle East, Asia). You will lead the planning and execution of procurement projects, ensuring collaborator engagement, assessing project requirements, and managing the development and execution of project schedules and timelines. Your responsibilities will include:

Coordinating and managing requests for quotation (RFQs) with suppliers, and directly engaging with regional suppliers. Supporting commercial negotiations and providing recommendations based on a thorough understanding of the indirect organization’s commodity strategies. Facilitating and coordinating communication with collaborators and procurement category managers to gather project requirements. Conducting data collection and analysis of cost/volume data and other parameters using various analytical tools. Planning and managing projects, including tracking and reporting bid progress through project plans, and facilitating project progress calls. Monitoring procurement award implementations and documenting the impact of cost changes. Publishing electronic requests for quotations and conducting online reverse auctions, including designing event rules and selecting appropriate event formats. Ensuring that Emerson’s business rules, policies, and ethics are adhered to throughout the procurement process, including ensuring accurate rate structures and quotes are submitted in conjunction with sourcing events.

Additionally, the Sourcing Analyst may support category development projects, such as identifying and developing new suppliers, contract management, and collaborating with strategic third-party partners to drive cost reductions in areas such as MRO (Manufacturing, Repair, and Operations) management, industrial vending, utilities, travel, telecom audits, and other global or regional programs.

Who You Are:

You are a diligent and meticulous professional with strong interpersonal communication skills. You can manage multiple projects simultaneously and thrive in team environments. You bring expertise in sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management, and you understand the importance of cost optimization and supplier relationship management.

For This Role, You Will Need:

Education:

" in Business, Information Technology, Supply Chain, or a related field or equivalent experience. Additional certifications or advanced education will be considered when determining salary.

Experience:

Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze and review indirect costs. Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including fluency in English (required). Project management experience, with strong problem-solving capabilities. Ability to work and excel in a team environment and interact across all management levels. Experience in the MRO industry and/or supply chain management is highly desirable. Commodity or category management experience in procurement is preferred.

Skills/Knowhow:

Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word, as well as e-Procurement tools (Ariba, Oracle Procurement/Sourcing Applications, etc.). Strong capability in managing multiple programs and customers.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

Experience in indirect materials and services procurement, particularly in MRO (Manufacturing, Repair, and Operations). Strong working knowledge of supply chain management processes.

Korn Ferry Competencies:

Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering clear communications for different audiences. Committed: Approaching new opportunities and challenges with dedication and enthusiasm. Instills Trust: Building confidence and trust through honesty and integrity. Tech Savvy: Anticipating and adopting innovations in technology and business tools. Nimble Learning: Actively learning through experimentation and feedback, using both successes and failures as learning opportunities.

Other Requirements:

Willingness to travel as required for the role. Flexibility in working hours to accommodate time zones or project needs.

Our Offer To You:

At Emerson we offer a competitive benefits package to recognize and support our employees.

Commitment with Diversity and Equal Opportunity. Emerson is committed to its core values and believes in respecting DE & I. We do not discriminate and welcome all qualified candidates to apply and become part of our family, no matter the gender identity, race, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and/or nationality.

At Emerson we have different Employee Resource Groups that demonstrate our commitment with DE&I. Through continuous development of activities, programs, and social awareness.