Regional Category Leader - Castings and Forgings

Emerson • Stafford, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

If you are a Supply Chain professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career , Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you to join our Pressure Management business unit as a Regional Category Leader ! In this impactful role, you will lead sourcing activities for strategic purchases, including metal castings and forgings, across Emerson’s North America manufacturing sites. Based in Stafford, TX, you will play a key role in driving innovation and excellence within a vital category, contributing to Emerson’s continued success. In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Manage key casting and forging suppliers by conducting periodic reviews and building strong, collaborative relationships. Lead negotiations with suppliers for long-term agreements and cost containment initiatives. Perform quarterly SWOT reviews of supplier performance and supply risk. Execute annual plans and contribute to shaping 3–5-year strategic plans for casting and forging categories, driving sustainable growth and innovation. Analyze cost drivers for metal and plastics categories, providing market insights to operations, sales, marketing, and product management teams. Standardize price adjustment mechanisms in contracts based on raw material changes. Identify and pursue opportunities to leverage global sites and partnerships to enhance collaboration and deliver value. Who You Are: You set clear goals and objectives and remain focused on priorities while inspiring others with challenging targets. You anticipate unexpected outcomes and adapt by exploring alternative solutions. You communicate effectively by tailoring plans and messages for diverse audiences. You continuously seek to broaden your knowledge of the organization and industry, and you proactively identify and seize new opportunities to create impact. For This Role, You Will Need: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Operations, Technical, or Business. 3+ years of experience in supply chain, engineering, finance, or operations. Project and change management experience. Experience implementing supplier improvement programs. Ability to travel up to 20%. Legal authorization to work in the United States (sponsorship is not available). Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart: Experience with spend analytics methodologies and best practices. Hands-on experience managing castings or forgings in a technical buyer or supply chain-related role. Familiarity with e-Sourcing tools (e.g., ARIBA). Our Culture and 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. LI-LS4

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Operations, Technical, or Business.
• 3+ years of experience in supply chain, engineering, finance, or operations.
• Project and change management experience.
• Experience implementing supplier improvement programs.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States (sponsorship is not available).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with spend analytics methodologies and best practices.
• Hands-on experience managing castings or forgings in a technical buyer or supply chain-related role.
• Familiarity with e-Sourcing tools (e.g., ARIBA).

Responsibilities

• Manage key casting and forging suppliers by conducting periodic reviews and building strong, collaborative relationships.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers for long-term agreements and cost containment initiatives.
• Perform quarterly SWOT reviews of supplier performance and supply risk.
• Execute annual plans and contribute to shaping 3–5-year strategic plans for casting and forging categories, driving sustainable growth and innovation.
• Analyze cost drivers for metal and plastics categories, providing market insights to operations, sales, marketing, and product management teams.
• Standardize price adjustment mechanisms in contracts based on raw material changes.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to leverage global sites and partnerships to enhance collaboration and deliver value.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees