The Buyer with Italian is responsible for the execution of transactional procurement activities such as requisition processing, purchase order maintenance, and catalog creation within Emerson purchasing systems! The position is part of Emerson’s Indirect Purchasing Operations (IPO) which serves internal business partners globally. The role processes transactions in Emerson’s purchasing systems and engages business partners to address their Accounts Payable (AP) inquiries and resolve process exceptions! This role ensures transactional procurement activities follow the policies and procedures. This position typically reports to a Buyer Team Leader within the IPO team.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

 

Purchase Order Processing and Maintenance

Guides business partners to the appropriate buy/pay channel for their purchasing requests; Handles requisition queues in purchasing 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; Collects business purchasing requirements and solicits vendor quotes for goods and services requested by business customers; Performs delivery assurance processes, such as requesting order acknowledgments and confirming delivery schedules to ensure timely deliveries; Maintains and changes purchase orders in the system;

Category Management

Assists with the creation and maintenance of catalogs within the purchasing system; Identifies goods and services that are candidates for catalogs and refers them to Category Management;

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 quality, 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 business partners related to purchasing transactions (e.g., requisitions, POs, catalogs, etc.); Provides mentorship on policies and procedures to business partners to increase compliance; Engage business partners, Accounts Payable and other Procurement teams to resolve purchasing process exceptions.

 

Who You Are:
 

You build and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations. You optimally communicate in various settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels. You readily action new challenges, without unnecessary planning. You build partnership allowing others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. You deal constructively with problems that do not have clear solutions or outcomes. 
 

For This Role, You Will Need:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; 2+ years of experience within procurement; Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Italian;

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

Experience with Oracle System; Good understanding of computers, spreadsheets, databases, and word processing application programs.
 

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 dedication 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.