Tactical Purchasing Specialist II

If you are a Buyer looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you to join our Pressure Management Business unit as a Tactical Specialist II. As a Tactical Specialist II you will be involved in the purchasing of components in a manufacturing environment 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:

• You define overall goals and objectives. You stay focused on priorities and set inspiring, challenging goals. You know to prepare for unexpected outcomes and try different solutions. You build a plan and outline for various audiences. You focus on building a broader knowledge of our organization and industry. You identify and seize new opportunities.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of three years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Requires knowledge of fundamental concepts of production planning, inventory, scheduling, forecasting and lean principles as they apply to purchasing.
• Import/Export knowledge is required.
• 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:

• Bachelor's 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 perspectivesbecause 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 recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing 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 offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.