Leading the strategic sourcing activities, including defining and implementing the supply chain strategy for the Cluj/Manchester plants, in accordance with Emerson's global standard processes in strategic sourcing and meeting the business needs. **In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:** + Develop a strategy for the commodity and put policies in place to ensure strategy is implemented and maintained + Assess supplier capability, capacity, cost structure, and performance against targets + Prepare and evaluate electronic RFQs + Implement category strategies to reach annual targets for timely delivery performance, lead time, payment terms, cost savings, supplier consolidation + Run sourcing projects by negotiating commercial terms and conditions with the suppliers: price lists, discounts, rebates, payment terms, RDSL, contracts, mitigate price increase requests within the delegation of authority. + Ensure reliability of supply by resolve supply issues and develop supply chain risk mitigation and contingency plans, to improve material availability. + Supplier performance. Conduct regular reviews with key suppliers for driving continuous improvements. Manage relationships with preferred suppliers + Performs total cost analysis to identify improvement opportunities for low-performing suppliers + Be point of escalation for the tactical purchasing team and operations for recurring and brought-up supplier performance issues like deliveries and quality, supporting plant needs. + Coordinates collaboration efforts between suppliers and tactical purchasing, engineering, and quality to drive initiatives that will ensure material availability **Who You Are:** You readily act on challenges without overplanning and approach both good and tough times with a can-do attitude. Even in uncertain situations, you stay calm, make effective decisions, and follow through on commitments with integrity and consistency. **For This Role, You Will Need:** + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering, Business or Supply Chain Management required + Minimum of 5 years functional experience in one or more of the following areas: Supply, Engineering or Operations + Work experience in a manufacturing engineered-to-order environment + Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation) + Good IT skills (Microsoft Office) **Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:** + SAP/Oracle knowledge + Matrix organization experience preferred + Ability to work independently, respect deadlines, prioritize multiple tasks, and work towards results + Technical understanding **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 recognise the importance of employee wellbeing. **Requisition ID** : 25022004 Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.