Commodity Engineer

Job Description

Job Summary

Manage the iCenter Nashik Materials Commodity profile to achieve World Wide Supply Chain objectives for Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Flexibility.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Establish and implement clear strategic sourcing plans based on the agreed commodity strategy and all supply chain activities.  Implement and maintain associated commercial supply agreements.
• Prepare quotation packages that are thorough and complete.  Understand the cost elements of material, labour, and margin and be able to present a clear and concise analysis of the proposals.
• Apply competitive tension to the supply chain via E-sourcing and direct negotiations. Demonstrate command of the Emerson corporate procurement tools and utilize them routinely to manage commodity performance.
• Develop and maintain cost model tools to track and implement BOM cost changes.
• Pursue lowest-cost component solutions to optimize BOM costs and challenge suppliers to do the same.  Ensure contractual benefits are maximized.  Manage the implementation and manifestation of such solutions into the final price.
• Link business requirements to supplier capabilities and performance.  Perform periodic reviews to ensure they are in sync concerning cost structure, order mechanics, forecast management, quality, flexibility, lead times and third-party logistics.
• Ensure system integrity via full setup and maintenance of ERP system records for all lead time, price, order policy, and replenishment profiles
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of industry and market dynamics through close working relationships with suppliers, trade organizations, and self-education
• Implement flexibility solutions in the supply chain; i.e., connected replenishment, consignment, reduced lead times, strategic component buffer inventories, etc.
• Manage and mitigate material supply chain liabilities within the framework of established contracts.  Negotiate the settlement of disputes between business leads and suppliers.
• Work cross-functionally to support and identify new areas of business need and process improvement pertinent to proposals and projects.  Stakeholder community to include, but not limited to, Technology, Product Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, World Area Operations, and Global/regional Proposal teams.
• Directly support both Proposal and Project Execution teams in the development of RFQs, supplier identification, category expertise, and sourcing methods
• Develop and administer Purchasing agreements with local suppliers – leverage Country and global agreements
• Develop and maintain a valid and robust supply line for all materials required in Cabinets including special buyouts 
• Manage Supply Chain to meet on-time delivery objectives (90%+)
• Report key measures – supplier Performance/quality / Service and Support & total cost performance
• Strong drive to resolve Supplier Performance issues – set expectations / training / monitoring / feedback / audits – same-day resolution
• Ensure compliance with local legislation/safety standards for contract workforce from integrators or outside agencies 
• Ensure a safe environment and adherence to safety requirements for any assembly work carried out at our integrators – regular review of  safety trends/misses and accidents at integrators
• Balance the workload across multiple resources, assign suppliers and project work to specific Buyers

Quality Control & Assurance

• Implementation of EEEC IMS processes/documentation as & when required throughout the project.
• Adopts to  world area  quality requirements and Customer’s regulatory guidelines
• Practices and promotes First time right approach.
• Strictly follows GDP (Good Documentation Practices).

Other Duties

• Perform other additional specific duties, when requested by the business. These will, typically, be strategic in nature but could potentially be anything that the post holder is suitably qualified and experienced to undertake. These duties may be assigned to the person under guidance of a supervisor.

Who You Are: 

You promote high visibility of shared contributions to goals. You quickly and significantly take action in constantly evolving, unexpected situations. You actively seek input from pertinent sources to make timely and well-informed decisions. You handle the risk that comes with moving forward when the outcome is not certain.

For This Role, You Will Need:

Min 10 years of relevant work experience in the field of process control and automation or from electrical panel, switchgear manufacturing background.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Must be a bachelor graduate in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunication or Electrical Engineering. 

Our Offer to You:

By joining Emerson, you will be given the opportunity to make a difference through the work you do.

Emerson's compensation and benefits programs are designed to be competitive within the industry and local labor markets . We also offer a comprehensive medical and insurance coverage to meet the needs of our employees.

We are committed to creating a global workplace that supports diversity, equity and embraces inclusion . We welcome foreign nationals to join us through our Work Authorization Sponsorship .

We attract, develop, and retain exceptional people in an inclusive environment, where all employees can reach their greatest potential . We are dedicated to the ongoing development of our employees because we know that it is critical to our success as a global company.

We have established our Remote Work Policy for eligible roles to promote Work-Life Balance through a hybrid work set up where our team members can take advantage of working both from home and at the office.

Safety is paramount to us, and we are relentless in our pursuit to provide a Safe Working Environment across our global network and facilities.

Through our benefits, development opportunities, and an inclusive and safe work environment, we aim to create an organization our people are proud to represent.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires 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 and about  Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson . 

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Our Commitment to Our People 

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

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