The Indirect Material Buyer 1 is responsible for the execution of transactional procurement activities such as requisition processing, purchase order maintenance, on-time deliveries, and verifying invoice accuracy, within Emerson ERP systems. The position is part of Emerson’s Indirect Purchasing Operations (IPO) which serves internal business partners globally. The position processes transactions in Emerson’s purchasing systems and engages business partners to address their Accounts Payable (AP) inquiries and resolve exceptions. The position ensures transactional procurement activities follow Procurement policies and procedures.   In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:   Purchase Order Processing and Maintenance Guides internal clients to the appropriate buy/pay channel for their purchasing requests. Manages requisition queues in ERP system to ensure requisitions are addressed timely and in accordance with service level agreements (SLAs). Processes requisitions to be converted to purchase orders, analyzing them for completeness and accuracy. Gathers business purchasing requirements and solicits vendor quotes for goods and services requested by internal clients. Performs delivery assurance processes, such as requesting order acknowledgments and confirming delivery schedules to ensure timely deliveries. Maintains and updates purchase orders in the ERP system Process Improvement & Reporting Analyzes reports generated from purchasing systems to identify areas of noncompliance, process exceptions and incomplete transactions. Supports continuous improvement opportunities to drive process excellence, reduce turnaround times and increase compliance with Procurement policies and procedures.

Customer Service

Builds collaborative relationships with business partners and other Procurement teams to ensure the Indirect Procurement Operations is viewed as a valued partner. Addresses inquiries raised by vendors and internal clients related to purchasing transactions (e.g., requisitions, POs, catalogs, etc.). Provides guidance on Procurement policies and procedures to business partners to increase compliance. Engage business partners, Receiving Department, Logistics, Finance, Accounts Payable and other Procurement teams to resolve purchasing process exceptions
  Who You Are:

You balance planning with actions. You engage in collaborative planning. You keep a strong bottom-line orientation. You provide timely and helpful information to individuals across the organization

For This Role, You Will Need: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or equivalent experience; Intermediate English Skills. Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart: 2+ years of experience within procurement. Experience with Oracle Cloud. Experience on spreadsheets, databases, and word processing application programs.  Strong Communication Skills
  Our Culture & Commitment to You:

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. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, vacation and holiday leave.