Associate Commodity Manager

Emerson • Elyria, OH

10h

About The Position

The Associate Commodity Manager is responsible for developing and executing cost‑reduction and commodity strategies across assigned categories and locations. This role leads supplier strategy, global sourcing initiatives, and supply chain efficiency efforts using tools such as reverse auctions, leveraging, VA/VE, and data‑driven analysis. You will partner with cross‑functional and supplier teams to deliver cost, quality, and performance improvements while managing commodities on a worldwide basis for the RIDGID/Greenlee organization.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
Develop and execute long‑term supplier strategy deployment, cost models, opportunity assessments, supplier financial analysis, negotiations, long‑term contracts, continuous improvement initiatives, and supplier relationship development.
Identify and develop efficient, high‑quality domestic or global supply sources, with attention to supply base rationalization.
Manage commodity spend using sophisticated data systems, tools, and databases, focusing on risk, price, quality, delivery, lean supply chain performance, ROTC, and working capital.
Lead cross‑functional teams—including suppliers—to implement commodity strategies, cost‑savings initiatives, or supply transitions.
Maintain strong knowledge of commodity trends including industry developments, cost drivers, global pricing, material lead times, and manufacturing processes.
Negotiate long-term agreements with competitive pricing, payment terms, quality expectations, and delivery requirements aligned with company policies.
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships that support lowest total cost, high product quality, and excellent service.
Lead root cause analysis for supplier delivery or quality issues and implement corrective actions through supplier improvement plans.
Participate in New Product Development teams and Emerson commodity teams, supporting alignment and consensus‑building.
Support and conduct reverse auctions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel up to 15% to support domestic initiatives.

Who You Are:
You excel in fast‑paced environments and stay effective when balancing shifting priorities. You approach challenges with curiosity and persistence, exploring multiple perspectives to identify practical solutions. You build strong relationships by communicating clearly and involving others in decisions, and you help create a climate where people feel respected and valued. You are comfortable working with minimal oversight and take initiative to drive decisions and meaningful outcomes.
For This Role, You Will Need:
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, or a related discipline.
2+ years of procurement experience in a high‑paced, multi‑location environment.
Self‑driven, results‑oriented, and motivated to work effectively without direct supervision.
Tech‑savvy with experience using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, JDE/SAP/QlikView, Portal, Insight, IBEE, and Team Center.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Analytical skill set paired with intellectual curiosity for identifying root causes and improved countermeasures.
Strategic thinking ability with a forward‑looking approach and vision for long‑term goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, or a related discipline.
• 2+ years of procurement experience in a high‑paced, multi‑location environment.
• Self‑driven, results‑oriented, and motivated to work effectively without direct supervision.
• Tech‑savvy with experience using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, JDE/SAP/QlikView, Portal, Insight, IBEE, and Team Center.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Analytical skill set paired with intellectual curiosity for identifying root causes and improved countermeasures.
• Strategic thinking ability with a forward‑looking approach and vision for long‑term goals.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of purchasing systems and principles including low‑cost country sourcing, auctions, VA/VE, and leveraging tools (such as JD Edwards).
• Comprehensive knowledge of selected commodities.
• Strong project management and team leadership skills with the ability to build support for change at all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long‑term supplier strategy deployment, cost models, opportunity assessments, supplier financial analysis, negotiations, long‑term contracts, continuous improvement initiatives, and supplier relationship development.
• Identify and develop efficient, high‑quality domestic or global supply sources, with attention to supply base rationalization.
• Manage commodity spend using sophisticated data systems, tools, and databases, focusing on risk, price, quality, delivery, lean supply chain performance, ROTC, and working capital.
• Lead cross‑functional teams—including suppliers—to implement commodity strategies, cost‑savings initiatives, or supply transitions.
• Maintain strong knowledge of commodity trends including industry developments, cost drivers, global pricing, material lead times, and manufacturing processes.
• Negotiate long-term agreements with competitive pricing, payment terms, quality expectations, and delivery requirements aligned with company policies.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships that support lowest total cost, high product quality, and excellent service.
• Lead root cause analysis for supplier delivery or quality issues and implement corrective actions through supplier improvement plans.
• Participate in New Product Development teams and Emerson commodity teams, supporting alignment and consensus‑building.
• Support and conduct reverse auctions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• flexible, competitive benefits that support physical, mental, financial, and social needs. These offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition programs, and more. Our flexible time‑off plans include paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation, and holiday leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level