Project Procurement Manager

We are seeking a strategic leader to drive sourcing excellence and supplier management for North American projects. In this role, you will define project-specific supplier panels, align with Supplier Quality Engineering, and shape sourcing strategies (make-or-buy, regionalization, localization). You will lead budgeting input for new projects, create volume opportunities through cross-unit alignment, and ensure site-level execution. Additionally, you will mitigate risk through robust contracting (back-to-back T&Cs, inventory, DPO, cash flow, LD, warranty, margin lift) and deliver value through strong supplier relationships and process excellence.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Ensuring stakeholder involvement in Project planning and execution activities in close cooperation with Sales, Engineering, Quality, PMO, Buyer & Manufacturing, including:

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Panel

• Define and maintain project-specific supplier panel aligned with global/regional strategies.
• Lead supplier selection, onboarding, and performance reviews in partnership with SQE.

Sourcing Strategy & Volume Optimization

• Develop project-level sourcing strategies by Fleet approach (make vs. buy, BCC vs. localization).
• Aggregate volumes with other world areas to negotiate better terms and optimize total cost of ownership.

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Contribute to project budgets with cost commitments and savings targets.
• Monitor procurement spend, commitments, and variance to support cash flow planning.

Risk Management & Contracting

• Identify procurement risks and implement mitigation plans (quality, DPO, cash flow, LDs, warranties).
• Establish back-to-back T&Cs, frame agreements, manage long-lead items.

Commercial Excellence

• Lead negotiations and TCO analyses to secure optimal value.
• Identify margin lift opportunities while maintaining risk controls.

Execution & Stakeholder Engagement

• Translate strategy into site-level actions; ensure clear communication of strategy to site teams.
• Collaborate with Sales, PMO, Engineering, Quality, legal, and compliance.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Build strategic supplier relationships by creating business visibility, drive performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular supplier risk assessments and performance reviews.

Compliance & Ethics

• Ensure adherence to policies, laws, and anti-corruption standards; promote sustainable sourcing.

Who You Are:

You balance planning with actions.  You make new connections and build relationships in other areas and teams.  You build customer relationships.  You solicit both input and discussion.  You seek out different perspectives and flex your communication approach.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Four years technical or business degree
• 3-4 years of experience in supply chain management, purchasing, materials, engineering, sales, and/or manufacturing (professional level),
• Travel – 10% (NA)
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this position

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Ability to optimally apply interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships through cross-departmental collaboration
• Must have a passion for supply chain management and prioritize meeting customer needs.
• Understand how to identify root causes of issues and resolve situation with support from peers or manager.
• Strong presentation, interpersonal skills, project management, leadership skills, and managing priorities.

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—because 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.

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $72,220-90,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

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WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

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.

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.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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