Full-Time

Global Purchasing Executive

Emerson Electric

Emerson Electric

10,001+ employees

Global industrial automation software and devices.

No salary listed

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Hybrid

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
Supply Chain Management
Inventory Management
Forecasting
Requirements
  • Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Purchasing / Procurement / Supply Chain
  • Knowledge in Strategic sourcing methodology, supply chain management, contracting, procurement, and supplier management skill.
  • Experience working with ERP systems.
  • Self-motivated, Good Communication Skills (Verbal & Written)
Responsibilities
  • Plan and Issue Purchase Order to suppliers and collaborate for ontime direct shipments to WAMS
  • Calibrate and distribute global forecast to suppliers
  • Publish global delivery performance to suppliers. Create and Drive actions for non-performing supplier improvements
  • Work with suppliers to improve Lead times and flexibility to support WAMS demand surge and project orders
  • Review and action on slow moving, excess inventory
  • Evaluate and determine best shipment mode for WAMS to optimize logistic cost
  • Coordinate global contracts, agreements, and terms/ conditions for WAMS purchases
  • Maintain purchasing parameter integrity (price, lead-time, order policy, drawing revision, commodity code, etc)
  • Implement, coordinate and maintain Advance Deviation Request/Supplier Corrective Action as per procedure
  • Collaborate with Global teams to set up new supplier and maintain supplier database as require
  • Build and Submit procurement reports (supplier Delivery Performance, cost saving, inventory on hand, etc) to management and Worldwide strategic commodity managers as appropriate in a timely manner
  • Ensure purchases align with WAMS trade import/export and Internal Control Policies
  • Support Commodity Manager on implementing commodity plans (eg. Reverse Auction, tooling tracking, etc)
  • Training of new suppliers for i-Portal or Tools
  • Deliver assigned tasks and Strive for continuous improvement and pro-active in all areas
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Management or any related field.
  • Qualification/Experience in Six Sigma and Lean Tools would be preferred.

Emerson provides automation technology for critical industries. It supplies software and intelligent devices that monitor, control, and optimize industrial processes in settings like power plants, chemical facilities, and factories. Its products include sensors, controllers, measurement instruments, and software that work together to automate operations, improve safety, and increase efficiency. Unlike many peers, Emerson has narrowed its focus from a broad conglomerate to a dedicated industrial automation company, combining hardware, software, and services and expanding through targeted acquisitions (such as National Instruments) to deliver end-to-end automation solutions. Its goal is to help modern industries run more reliably and efficiently by providing integrated systems that manage complex processes.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

St. Louis, Missouri

Founded

1890

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What believers are saying

  • AI-enhanced software adoption accelerates across aerospace, semiconductor, transportation via NI LabVIEW+ Suite.
  • Underlying orders grew 5% in Q2 2026, led by Software & Systems segment expansion.
  • Electrification and energy security trends align with Emerson's automation portfolio through 2028.

What critics are saying

  • Rockwell Automation's FactoryTalk AI predictive maintenance captures 15% more hybrid industry orders.
  • Schneider Electric undercuts solenoid valves 20% cheaper via Chinese supply chain pricing.
  • Weak Europe and China demand reduces measurement instrumentation revenue 10-15% annually.

What makes Emerson Electric unique

  • 8.9% market share in US Industrial & Fluid Power Valve Manufacturing with comprehensive sensor portfolio.
  • NI test automation platform with Nigel AI reduces development time from days to minutes.
  • AspenTech Inmation OT Data Fabric unifies operational technology data across edge, on-premise, cloud.

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Mar 17th, 2026
Emerson Electric lifts 2026 EPS guidance, announces $250M buyback in $10B shareholder return plan

Emerson Electric reported first-quarter results that exceeded earnings expectations, raised its full-year 2026 earnings per share guidance and announced a $250 million share buyback as part of a broader plan to return $10 billion to shareholders by 2028. Despite the positive results, shares fell 5.7%. Management highlighted priorities including electrification, energy security, nearshoring and AI-enhanced software, aiming to align its automation portfolio with long-term infrastructure trends. The company's narrative projects $21.3 billion in revenue and $3.3 billion in earnings by 2028, requiring 6.2% annual revenue growth. However, risks remain around uneven demand in Europe and China, which could offset gains from emerging growth areas. Analysts' fair value estimate of $164.51 suggests a 24% upside from current levels.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 2nd, 2026
Emerson Electric shares rise 25.6% over 52 weeks but trail Industrial sector ETF's 31.7% gain

Emerson Electric, a Saint Louis-based technology and software company valued at $84.7 billion, has seen its shares rise 25.6% over the past 52 weeks, underperforming the State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF's 31.7% gain during the same period. The stock trades 8.7% below its 52-week high of $165.15, reached on 11 February. Over the past three months, shares surged 14.7%, slightly trailing the industrial sector ETF's 15.9% gain. Emerson's Q4 2025 results beat expectations, with adjusted earnings per share of $1.46 and revenue of $4.4 billion matching estimates. The company projects full-year earnings between $6.40 and $6.55 per share. Analysts maintain a "moderate buy" consensus rating with a mean price target of $168.25, suggesting 11.6% upside potential.

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Feb 23rd, 2026
Emerson Electric secures $2B credit facility amid earnings pressure and weaker guidance

Emerson Electric has entered into a new $2 billion 364-day credit facility with a syndicate of major banks, replacing its previous $3 billion arrangement. The facility, which currently has no borrowings, maintains unused liquidity support for commercial paper and general corporate purposes. The move comes as Emerson faces near-term challenges, including weaker EBITDA performance and softer guidance that pressured its share price in February. Revenue met expectations, but earnings guidance fell short amid margin pressure in key automation segments and uneven end markets in bulk chemicals, Europe and China. The company is positioning itself as a software and automation leader focused on digital and AI-driven solutions. Analysts' revenue projections for 2028 range from $21.3 billion to $21.7 billion, reflecting differing views on long-term growth prospects.

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Feb 13th, 2026
Emerson Electric secures $2B credit facility with JPMorgan Chase, replacing $3B expiring agreement

Emerson Electric has entered into a $2 billion unsecured 364-day credit facility led by JPMorgan Chase, with Bank of America, Citibank and Goldman Sachs participating. The facility supports general corporate purposes, including serving as a liquidity backstop for the company's commercial paper programme, and runs through 9 February 2027. The new agreement replaces Emerson's prior $3 billion 364-day facility dated 11 February 2025, which expired by its terms on 10 February 2026 with no exit fees. There are currently no borrowings outstanding under the new facility, which maintains the company's liquidity and financial flexibility.

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Feb 4th, 2026
Emerson Electric Q1 EPS up 6% to $1.46, orders surge 9% on power and semiconductor demand

Emerson Electric reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 results with underlying orders up 9% year-over-year, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of strong order growth. Underlying sales increased 2%, whilst adjusted earnings per share rose 6% to $1.46. CEO Lal Karsanbhai said growth was driven by demand in power, LNG, semiconductors, life sciences, and aerospace and defence. The company's backlog reached $7.9 billion, up 9% year-over-year, with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.13. Software and Systems orders jumped 23%, whilst Test and Measurement orders climbed 20%. Free cash flow reached $602 million with a 14% margin. Management said a software contract renewal timing issue reduced first-quarter sales growth by approximately one percentage point. The company expects full-year free cash flow growth of about 10%.