Supply Chain Specialist

Marshalltown, IAFull-timePosted Jul 17, 2026
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
  • Supplier relationship management and facilitation of communication across all collaborators
  • Regularly submit to suppliers their performance metrics. Discuss and follow up with them on the action plan to improve their key performance indicators.
  • Optimize supplier performance and lead times in line with customer requirements, implementing asset management strategies and facilitating supplier agreement with SPE and manufacturing sites to improve on time performance.
  • Ensure to meet yearly KPI targets and data accuracy in Emerson tracking systems (project tracker tool, Cost impact report) which follows Emerson reporting rules.
  • Work systematically and expertly in a well-documented manner in accordance with the company rules and procedures including adherence to trade compliance (export / import and supply chain security) regulations entirely.
  • Optimize costs through effective use of tools and strategic sourcing processes while meeting engineering, quality, and product management specifications and requirements.
  • Assist with developing a budget for annual spend and savings targets, performing cost analysis, supplier benchmarking, and selection of projects to decrease expenditures and improve supplier performance.
  • Assist the Commodity Managers to generate and implement efficient sourcing and commodity management strategies in alignment with global business priorities. Report and present results to collaborators.
  • Perform essential functions to setup suppliers in Oracle, ensure that all Suppliers being setup are accurately vetted and implemented in Oracle.
  • Assist Commodity Managers across North America on special projects related to direct and indirect suppliers.

 Who You Are:
  • You can develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the outstanding needs of different audiences and have good presentation skills. Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives is one of your key attributes. You are not afraid to tackle new opportunities and tough challenges with urgency, high energy and passion.

 For This Role, You Will Need:
  • BS or BA degree in Business or Supply Chain Management, Operations or related field.
  • Ability to optimally apply interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships through cross-departmental collaboration.
  • Experience developing and delivering compelling presentations on various topics, including project updates, product launches, market trends etc.
  • Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Good knowledge of raw materials and various processes to convert raw material.
  • Ability to use logical thinking and available resources to identify issues, solve problems and support effective decision-making.

 Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
  • 2+ years purchasing, materials, product management, engineering, or manufacturing experience.
  • Experience with Oracle technologies is beneficial.
  • Strong capabilities in both project management and leadership.
  • Possess strong negotiating skills and ability to sustain networking relationships.
  • Must have a passion for supply chain and meeting customer needs.
  • Comfortable with figures and in collecting, analyzing and interpreting data.
  • Experience leveraging AI tools.

 Our Culture & Commitment to You:
  • We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

  • At Emerson, we are committed to encouraging a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their outstanding experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment supplies to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that encourages innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

  • This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values.

  • Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.

 

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