Tactical Purchasing Specialist (Maharashtra)

Tactical Purchasing Specialist (Maharashtra)

09 Sep
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Emerson
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Maharashtra

09 Sep

Emerson

Maharashtra

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

- Convert purchase requisitions into purchase orders and manage open purchase order reports.
- Partner with suppliers to obtain purchase order acknowledgements, delivery confirmations, and order status updates.
- Maintain accurate confirmation and delivery dates within enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
- Respond to purchase order and material-related inquiries from manufacturing plants and internal stakeholders.
- Monitor supply and demand requirements and support inventory replenishment decisions.
- Review and process system-generated planning exceptions such as expedite, defer, or reschedule actions.
- Coordinate with suppliers to maintain accurate promise dates and order confirmations.
- Collaborate with global stakeholders, including Category Managers, Production and Inventory Control teams, and Value Stream leaders to support material availability.
- Support supplier relationship management initiatives and work with supplier performance and category management teams to improve supplier delivery, responsiveness, quality, and service levels.
- Partner with finance teams to help facilitate timely supplier payment resolution.
- Complete material master setup activities and maintain data accuracy within ERP systems.
- Manage requisition-to-purchase order conversion activities for maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) purchases.
- Validate supplier lead times and ensure alignment with operational requirements.
- Support material master data audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Communicate actions, resolutions, and updates effectively with plant and site buyers.
- Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports related to supplier and operational performance.
- Escalate supplier delivery challenges to supply chain and planning leadership as appropriate.
- Monitor and help resolve parked or blocked invoice discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Support supplier negotiations related to cost, delivery, and inventory objectives while maintaining strong supplier partnerships.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance procurement efficiency, supplier performance, and business results.

Who You Are:You make timely and informed decisions in a fast-paced workplace while considering multiple sources of information and diverse perspectives. You build collaborative partnerships across teams and with external stakeholders to achieve shared goals. You communicate openly and effectively, encouraging the exchange of ideas and fostering productive discussions. You consistently seek opportunities to improve processes, solve problems, and deliver reliable results that support organizational success.For This Role, You Will Need:

- Experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain,



sourcing, manufacturing, or a related operational environment.
- Knowledge of sourcing practices, supply chain processes, procurement operations, contracting principles, and supplier management.
- Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar business platforms.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and generate actionable insights.
- Proficiency with digital tools and reporting platforms used for data analysis, reporting, and supply chain decision-making.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel and other business applications for data management and reporting.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive approach to learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field.
- Experience supporting supplier performance, sourcing initiatives, procurement operations, or material planning activities.
- Exposure to data visualization and analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar platforms.
- Project management experience or project management certification.
- Experience working within a global or matrixed organization.
- Flexibility to support business requirements across different shift schedules, including 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM, or 4:30 PM to 1:30 AM.

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 well-being and offer competitive benefits, comprehensive healthcare options, employee assistance programs, recognition initiatives, employee resource groups,



and opportunities for professional development. Our people-first culture supports flexibility, work-life balance, and meaningful career growth, helping employees reach their full potential while contributing to Emerson’s continued success.

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large.

We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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