Location: Louisville,KY, USA
Discrete Automation Business Unit, a business unit of Emerson, is the worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of fluid control valves & solutions, and material joining, cutting, sealing & cleaning solutions. As a New Product Development Commodity Manager, you will engage marketing, sales, engineering, operations, and external suppliers to establish purchased component strategies that achieve business goals passionate about time to market, sustainability, cost, lead time, and risk. This position achieves executive visibility across the Discrete Automation Business Unit through new product presentations and participation in regular supply chain reviews. If you are ready to expand your professional experiences and grow professionally with a thriving organization, we invite you to become a valued member of our team!
In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
Align globally and cross-functionally to identify, share, and implement consistent best practices, policies, and infrastructure in new product development.
Develop and own the new product supplier engagement process, including supplier identification, quoting, negotiating, and structuring a supply base for each unique product, family, or solution.
Work closely with project management and other functions in the new product development process to ensure products can be sourced and manufactured consistently and cost-effectively, and meet higher-level business profitability requirements.
Drive savings and cost avoidance on material and tooling purchases utilizing Emerson Leverage and effective execution and implementation of negotiations and online bidding.
Present to company leadership on sourcing strategies implemented for new product releases.
Evaluate new technologies and practices as they relate to new products to ensure the company stays a leader in design, development, sourcing, and operations.
Negotiate and manage contract implementation with our suppliers and vendors.
Enable and facilitate co-development between the company and suppliers.
The position will mainly support Discrete Automation Business Unit America's Precision Fluid Control (PFC) business and TopWorx business.
Who You Are:
You work across cultures and present creative ways to support new products and solutions. You experiment with a wide range of existing technologies while applying new and emerging options that can improve interpersonal outcomes. You analyze multiple and diverse sources of information to define problems accurately before moving to solutions. You build competitive and breakthrough strategies that show a clear connection between vision and action. You remain energized and effective when faced with ambiguity and uncertainty. You think globally and excel at viewing issues on a worldwide basis. Most meaningfully, you show a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations and are outstanding at spotting and seizing opportunities.
For This Role, You Will Need:
Relevant years of experience commensurate with the level of the position.
BS/BA in engineering, business, or similar
General knowledge of multiple commodities
Excellent analytical and communication skills, including written, verbal and presentation ability
Ability to understand engineering drawings and other technical documentation
Ability and willingness to travel
Ability to lead and work within teams in a matrixed environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.
Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
5+ years of proven experience
Experience in a manufacturing industry
Advanced degree in engineering or business
Sophisticated knowledge of commodity manufacturing processes
Negotiation experience
Our Offer To You:
This role offers the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule, allowing you to work remotely two to three days per week. We collaborate as a team to ensure that our work schedules improve both creativity and efficiency while serving our customers effectively.
We understand the importance of employee wellbeing and recognize that flexibility is key to supporting your physical, mental, financial, and social needs. Our competitive benefits package includes a range of medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) contributions, tuition reimbursement, and access to Employee Resource Groups. Additionally, we offer recognition programs and more.
Our dedication to work-life balance is reflected in our flexible time-off policies, including paid parental leave (for all parents), vacation, and holiday leave.
At Emerson, we strive to build an environment where every employee feels valued and respected for their outstanding experiences and perspectives. We believe that encouraging a diverse and inclusive work environment promotes the exchange of innovative ideas and delivers the best outcomes for our customers.
This philosophy is fundamental to living our company's values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values ( and about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson ( .
Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.
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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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Requisition ID : 24010887
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.