Supply Chain Specialist

Emerson

Supply Chain Specialist managing supplier relationships and performance metrics at Emerson. Focusing on performance optimization, cost analysis, and strategic sourcing in Marshalltown, IA.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeMarshalltown • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Supplier Relationship Management, optimizing supplier performance, and ensuring adherence to trade compliance regulations. Proficient in data analysis and project management, with strong interpersonal skills for effective cross-departmental collaboration.

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Supplier Relationship ManagementProject ManagementOracle TechnologiesData AnalysisNegotiating Skills

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Hard Skills

Cost AnalysisSupplier BenchmarkingPerformance MetricsAsset Management StrategiesKPI Target AchievementSupply Chain SecurityEngineering SpecificationsProduct ManagementInterpreting DataLogical Thinking

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCross-Departmental CollaborationPresentation SkillsProblem SolvingNetworking Relationships

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteOracleProject Tracker ToolCost Impact Report

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain ManagementTrade ComplianceSourcing ProcessesManufacturingPurchasing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supplier relationship management and facilitation of communication across all collaborators
Regularly submit to suppliers their performance metrics. Discuss and follow up with them on the action plan to improve their key performance indicators
Optimize supplier performance and lead times in line with customer requirements, implementing asset management strategies and facilitating supplier agreement with SPE and manufacturing sites to improve on time performance
Ensure to meet yearly KPI targets and data accuracy in Emerson tracking systems (project tracker tool, Cost impact report) which follows Emerson reporting rules
Work systematically and expertly in a well-documented manner in accordance with the company rules and procedures including adherence to trade compliance (export / import and supply chain security) regulations entirely
Optimize costs through effective use of tools and strategic sourcing processes while meeting engineering, quality, and product management specifications and requirements
Assist with developing a budget for annual spend and savings targets, performing cost analysis, supplier benchmarking, and selection of projects to decrease expenditures and improve supplier performance
Assist the Commodity Managers to generate and implement efficient sourcing and commodity management strategies in alignment with global business priorities. Report and present results to collaborators
Perform essential functions to setup suppliers in Oracle, ensure that all Suppliers being setup are accurately vetted and implemented in Oracle
Assist Commodity Managers across North America on special projects related to direct and indirect suppliers

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS or BA degree in Business or Supply Chain Management, Operations or related field
Ability to optimally apply interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships through cross-departmental collaboration
Experience developing and delivering compelling presentations on various topics, including project updates, product launches, market trends etc.
Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Office Suite
Good knowledge of raw materials and various processes to convert raw material
Ability to use logical thinking and available resources to identify issues, solve problems and support effective decision-making
2+ years purchasing, materials, product management, engineering, or manufacturing experience (preferred qualification)
Experience with Oracle technologies is beneficial (preferred qualification)
Strong capabilities in both project management and leadership (preferred qualification)
Possess strong negotiating skills and ability to sustain networking relationships (preferred qualification)
Must have a passion for supply chain and meeting customer needs (preferred qualification)
Comfortable with figures and in collecting, analyzing and interpreting data (preferred qualification)
Experience leveraging AI tools (preferred qualification)

Benefits

Comp & perks

We provide, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage
Employee Assistance Program
401(k)
tuition reimbursement
employee resource groups
recognition
flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave