Senior Commodity Manager - Electronics
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- At least 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, supply chain, or procurement within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong technical understanding of electronic components and direct-materials sourcing.
- Proven experience in supplier negotiations, supplier relationship management, and commercial contract management.
- Experience developing commodity strategies, managing supply risks, and driving supplier performance improvements.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a global, cross-functional environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ERP or supply-chain systems.
- Develop and execute commodity strategies for electronic components that support business growth, operational continuity, and cost competitiveness across global manufacturing operations.
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with global suppliers to ensure supply continuity, quality, innovation, and long-term value creation.
- Lead supplier negotiations, including pricing, commercial terms, long-term agreements, and annual cost-improvement initiatives.
- Monitor market trends, supply risks, and industry developments to proactively mitigate supply-chain disruptions and ensure business continuity.
- Drive supplier performance through structured KPI reviews, business reviews, continuous-improvement initiatives, and capacity planning.
- Identify, qualify, and develop new suppliers while supporting supplier transitions into production in collaboration with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams.
- Partner with Design Engineering, Global Commodity Leaders, Supplier Quality, and cross-functional stakeholders to support new-product introductions, sourcing strategies, and supplier development.
- Lead sourcing projects and strategic initiatives simultaneously, ensuring timely execution and successful delivery of business objectives.
- Drive cost optimization through value engineering, supplier consolidation, alternate sourcing, logistics optimization, and part standardization.
- Support resolution of critical supply issues by coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to minimize operational impact.
- Provide leadership and coaching to Commodity Engineers and Supplier Performance Engineers, where applicable.
- Champion the company's values, ethics, safety standards, and compliance with Global Supply Chain policies and procedures.
- Experience sourcing electronic components within industrial automation, process control, instrumentation, electronics manufacturing, or related industries.
- Knowledge of global electronics supply markets, semiconductor supply chains, and contract manufacturing.
- Experience with supplier development, supplier qualification, and quality collaboration.
- Familiarity with cost modeling, value engineering, and total cost of ownership methodologies.
- Experience leading regional or global commodity strategies.
- APICS, CPSM, CIPS, or other professional procurement or supply-chain certifications are advantageous.
About the company
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, Missouri
Founded
1890
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Cash generation supports investment: Emerson reported $1.323 billion in fiscal third-quarter free cash flow in August 2026.
- Leadership skills have dedicated support: Emerson's global learning centers run workshops including Leading at Emerson and Crucial Conversations.
- MBA graduates have a structured path: Emerson's leadership development programme rotates participants across businesses and departments over four years.
What critics are saying
- Restructuring affects employees: August 2026 filings show Emerson recorded $123 million in severance and benefits over nine months.
- Hardware margins face input costs: Emerson depends on electronics, rare earth metals, steel, and other industrial materials.
- Product failures carry industrial consequences: Emerson's valves, instruments, and control systems operate inside complex manufacturing processes.
What makes Emerson Electric unique
- Gas processing is a foothold: Emerson says 70% of the world's liquefied natural gas flows through its valves.
- Instrument choice stays open: Emerson's LabVIEW supports over 7,000 drivers for NI and third-party test hardware.
- Measurement coding has integrated assistance: LabVIEW's Nigel AI generates test code and gives advice inside the programming environment.
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0%US industrial automation companies Rockwell Automation, Emerson, and Honeywell Technologies are positioned to benefit as rising interest rates push businesses to cut costs through automation. The Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes have increased borrowing costs and inflation pressures, forcing companies to improve efficiency. Rockwell Automation reported 10% organic sales growth in its fiscal third quarter of 2026, with adjusted earnings up 40%. Strong demand came from semiconductors, data centres, e-commerce, and warehouse automation sectors. Emerson, with a $90 billion market capitalisation, saw underlying sales rise 6% and adjusted earnings increase 13% in the same period. Its semiconductor sales jumped 70% year over year. Honeywell Technologies recently spun off its aerospace business to focus on industrial and building automation. Its stand-alone business achieved 4% organic sales growth, with orders rising 16% and backlog reaching $20 billion. All three companies are trading above their five-year average valuations.
Global automation leader Emerson plans to build a new automation solutions service centre in Qatar's Umm Alhoul Free Zone. The 3,500-square-metre facility will house the region's first certified flow calibration lab and expand Emerson's capabilities across the Middle East and Africa. The centre will offer measurement instrumentation solutions, spare parts distribution, customer training facilities, and distributed control system integration services. Opening in phases, control systems and measurement solutions will launch in December 2026, with the calibration lab following in early 2027. The investment aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030's economic diversification goals. The facility adds to Emerson's existing Middle East presence in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, helping regional customers reduce operational disruptions and accelerate project timelines.
Emerson has acquired Glue Inc., an innovator in AI-enabled validation and test software. The acquisition strengthens Emerson's Test & Measurement capabilities and accelerates development of NI Nigel AI, the industry's first AI optimised for test and measurement workflows. Glue Studio's technology specialises in AI-centric test generation and planning. The platform will be integrated into Nigel, which is embedded within NI software and trained in test system design, methodologies, and data analysis. This integration will enhance Nigel's ability to connect validation workflows and accelerate the path from design to verified performance. "Glue Studio brings highly complementary capabilities that align closely with Emerson's strategy to lead in software-defined test and measurement," said Ritu Favre, group president of Test & Measurement at Emerson. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Emerson Electric reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 results exceeding expectations, driven by broad-based order growth and stronger demand in North America and Asia. CEO Lal Karsanbhai said underlying orders rose 7% whilst underlying sales increased 6%. Growth verticals surged 27%, led by semiconductor growth of 53% and power generation up 37%. Adjusted earnings per share rose 13% year-over-year to $1.71, surpassing guidance. Following the performance, Emerson raised its full-year outlook. The company now expects fiscal 2026 underlying sales growth of 3.5%, adjusted earnings per share of approximately $6.55, and free cash flow of roughly $3.6 billion. Third-quarter free cash flow increased 36% to $1.3 billion. The company's backlog reached $8.2 billion, up 7% year-over-year.
Emerson reported third quarter results for the period ended 30 June 2026, with underlying sales up 6% and net sales rising 7%. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.555 per share, payable on 10 September 2026. Adjusted earnings per share increased 13% in the quarter. Operating cash flow grew 34%, whilst free cash flow rose 36%. Adjusted segment EBITA margin expanded 140 basis points to 28.5%. Underlying orders increased 7%, led by Software & Systems and broad-based growth in North America and Asia. The company raised its full year 2026 guidance, now expecting underlying sales growth of approximately 3.5% and adjusted earnings per share of around $6.55. Emerson plans to return approximately $2.2 billion to shareholders through $1 billion in share repurchases and $1.2 billion in dividends.