Global Commodity Manager

Emerson • Austin, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Emerson’s Test & Measurement / NI Procurement team is seeking a Global Commodity Manager based in Austin, Texas, to lead its semiconductor portfolio, including ASICs, FPGAs, processors, high-speed data converters, precision data converters, and related technologies. The role owns global semiconductor spend and serves as the primary procurement leader for a critical commodity, with responsibility for continuity of supply across a complex and dynamic semiconductor landscape. The position reports to the Director of Global Direct Procurement.

The manager develops long-term commodity strategies that support business growth, product innovation, operational resilience, cost competitiveness, and risk mitigation. The role leads supplier escalations and shortage management, works with suppliers to secure capacity and manage allocation challenges, and coordinates cross-functional responses to supply disruptions. It also leads sourcing, negotiation, contracting, supplier performance, and supply-risk mitigation activities, and presents market intelligence and risk assessments to senior leadership. The successful candidate is adaptable, persistent, skilled at negotiation, and able to influence diverse stakeholders while balancing strategic planning with operational execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, procurement, or supply chain management within a multinational organization.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex negotiations, supplier escalations, shortage management, allocation management, and business continuity initiatives.
• Track record of influencing outcomes in challenging supply environments and managing complex supplier relationships.
• Strong negotiation and contract-management skills, including experience driving commercial outcomes in constrained markets.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive decisions without direct authority.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret market intelligence, supplier performance metrics, and risk indicators.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, including experience presenting to senior leaders and executive stakeholders.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with day-to-day operational execution in a dynamic environment.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future; applicants who require sponsorship or hold the specified temporary visa statuses are not eligible.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing semiconductor commodities, electronics categories, or highly technical direct materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global semiconductor commodity strategies balancing business growth, cost competitiveness, supply continuity, and risk mitigation.
• Lead supplier escalations and serve as the primary contact for shortages, allocation challenges, capacity constraints, and business continuity issues.
• Work with suppliers to secure capacity, improve lead-time visibility, influence allocation decisions, and mitigate disruptions.
• Lead cross-functional shortage management with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Procurement Engineering, Manufacturing, and R&D.
• Establish and maintain executive-level supplier relationships that improve responsiveness, accountability, and strategic alignment.
• Monitor semiconductor market intelligence, technology roadmaps, capacity trends, geopolitical developments, and supplier risks to identify opportunities and threats.
• Lead sourcing, negotiation, contracting, and supplier management to achieve strong commercial outcomes and total cost of ownership improvements.
• Identify and execute opportunities to improve cost, productivity, operational efficiency, and sustainability performance.
• Develop and implement supply-risk mitigation plans, including alternate sourcing, lifecycle management, inventory strategies, and supplier resiliency programs.
• Present supply-risk assessments, commodity strategies, market intelligence, and executive updates to senior leadership.
• Drive supplier performance in cost, quality, delivery, innovation, and responsiveness.
• Mentor procurement team members and foster cross-functional collaboration.
• Champion Emerson and NI values, culture, and leadership principles in internal and external partnerships.

Benefits

• Market-leading 401(k) and profit-sharing plan.
• A variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage.
• Family formation benefits and paid parental leave for maternal and paternal leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee resource groups and recognition programs.
• Flexible time off plans, including vacation, holiday, and sick leave.
• Flexible, competitive benefit plans addressing physical, mental, financial, and social needs.
• Employee development opportunities, including training, mentorship, coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.

What This Job Offers

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