Lead Specialist III Sourcing Center of Excellence

Emerson's 130+ years of history have been filled with achievements and challenges that have driven innovative thinking and bold transformations, molding us into the company we are today. By joining us as a Lead Specialist III, Sourcing Center of Excellence, you will execute sourcing initiatives that enable Emerson to procure goods and services at the best overall cost of ownership and highest quality. You will complete a 30-day extensive training conducted by our Global Sourcing team process experts and leaders across the globe. After the training program, you will be part of an impactful team responsible for managing the Emerson sourcing process for all categories of indirect material and service procurement.

If this sounds like a perfect fit for you, apply now and join our team in Mandaluyong City, Philippines

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Oversee the planning and management of end-to-end sourcing events and follow execution to ensure timely completion.
• Develop the Sourcing Approach, identifying suppliers and finalizing the sourcing strategy.
• Perform digital sourcing requirements and events in Oracle and other procurement systems.
• Execute the necessary RFx to include requests for information, proposals, quotes, and bids to support the category management team.
• Conduct necessary sourcing requirements and report potential timelines and resource adjustments to the Sourcing Supervisor.
• Conduct award scenario analysis to supplement the category management and analytics teams' decision-making.
• Assist in building the RFx tools and templates for sourcing execution.
• Initiate sourcing/negotiation improvements based on previous projects' insights.

Who You Are:

You hold yourself and others accountable for meeting commitments. You step up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said. You are highly innovative in approaching problem-solving, planning, prioritizing work, and aligning it with the organization's goals. You consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances. You can proficiently communicate ideas, collaborate, and efficiently work with people at any level, excelling in a team environment.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Finance, Operations, or a similar field.
• 7+ years of experience in procurement operations, global sourcing, supplier management, commodity risk management, budgeting, financial reporting, etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Power BI.
• Working knowledge of e-procurement tools such as Ariba, Oracle Procurement, Sourcing Applications, etc.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart

• Advanced course/ Master's Degree and/or professional certifications in procurement, technology, leadership, strategy, and/or project management are a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in the pertinent category is a plus.

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 competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, 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. 

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