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Emerson Electric

Builds industrial automation tools and software

Supplier Performance Specialist

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeÖlbronn-Dürrn, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree with a commercial or technical focus, or comparable training with relevant professional experience.
  • At least 3 years of professional experience in a procurement position.
  • Confident use of Microsoft Office and an enterprise resource planning system.
  • Strong negotiation skills and a confident, professionally competent manner.
  • Willingness to travel under 5%.
  • Business-fluent German and English, spoken and written.

Responsibilities

  • Define and manage activities related to procurement.
  • Serve as a point of contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • Maintain and consolidate existing supplier relationships and establish new relationships as needed.
  • Ensure cost-effective and timely material availability while maintaining quality standards.
  • Prepare bid comparisons and procurement market analyses to maximize savings potential.
  • Prepare for and conduct contract, price, and action-agreement negotiations.
  • Manage and evaluate suppliers on quality, delivery reliability, and costs using metrics including OTD, ITO-DOH, PPM, and DPO.
  • Support order and complaint processing and materials disposition.
  • Contribute to development projects from the procurement side.
  • Coordinate technical matters between internal engineering and production departments and suppliers.
  • Contribute to European commodity management projects.

Desired Qualifications

  • Good communication skills and technical understanding.
  • An analytical mindset and a structured, solution-oriented approach to work.
  • Interest in optimizing processes and continuously improving procurement workflows.

About the Company

Emerson Electric

Builds industrial automation tools and software

Emerson Electric builds automation equipment and software for organizations that operate factories, utilities, and industrial facilities. Its instruments measure conditions such as pressure and flow, while valves, controllers, and software help operators regulate processes and track equipment performance. DeltaV manages industrial control systems, and the company also develops test and measurement tools used to validate electronic products. Customers pay for equipment, software licenses, and services that support installation, maintenance, and operation across a plant's life. Emerson was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Clayton, Missouri, in the St. Louis area.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Clayton, MO
Founded
1890

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