Tactical Purchasing Specialist II

Join the Tactical Purchasing Specialist II Role at Emerson We are looking for a Buyer who thrives in a manufacturing environment and is eager to grow. As a Tactical Specialist II in our Pressure Management Business unit, you will play a key role in purchasing components for the manufacturing operation, ensuring optimal cost, outstanding quality, and on?time delivery. In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Manage purchasing operations for domestic and international components, ensuring timely procurement and coordination. Lead cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives by aligning internal resources and strategies. Foster strong supplier relationships to support long?term collaboration and performance. Oversee purchase orders and inventory using SAP and PFEP principles, ensuring data accuracy and inventory stability. Drive value through strategic purchasing initiatives, Lean implementation, and mentoring team members. Resolve accounts payable issues efficiently and manage KPIs using Power BI and advanced Excel tools. Support all daily purchasing functions as needed to maintain operational excellence. Who You Are: Define overall goals and objectives and stay focused on priorities, setting inspiring, challenging goals. Prepare for unexpected outcomes and try different solutions, building a broader knowledge of our organization and industry. Identify and seize new opportunities. For This Role, You Will Need: Bachelors degree with a minimum of three years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of fundamental concepts of production planning, inventory, scheduling, forecasting and lean principles as they apply to purchasing. Import/Export knowledge. Advanced analytical and problem?solving skills, with ability to manage multiple tasks. Ability to work multi?dimensionally in a complex business matrixed environment. Ability to influence upward, peer?wide, and downward. Strong managerial courage, assertiveness and ability to work through resistance to change. Self?driven personality; high attention to detail required. High level of integrity. Ability to deal with different levels of the organization; must be able to effectively communicate to a diverse group of stakeholders. Proficient with ERP systems (prefer SAP) along with intermediate to advanced Excel skills. Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart: Bachelors degree with preferred 5+ years purchasing experience in manufacturing environment. CPM a plus. International procurement experience preferred. Inventory experience preferred. Progressive Import/Export knowledge a plus. 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, ensuring you have the support to thrive. We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and provide flexible, competitive benefits plans, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and more. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Work Authorization Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F?1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H?1, H?2, L?1, B, J, or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr