Buyer

Role Overview

Buyer at Emerson, supporting the Measurement Systems & Solutions business across MEA (Middle East & Africa).

Role Purpose

Support procurement and sourcing activities to ensure timely availability of materials, components, and services required for business operations, with focus on purchase order management, supplier coordination, inventory support, cost optimization, and supply chain risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Order Management

• Create and process purchase orders for Measurement Systems components.
• Obtain quotations from suppliers and support supplier selection activities.
• Negotiate and process purchase orders.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and ERP system transactions.

Supplier Coordination

• Follow up with suppliers to ensure delivery commitments are met.
• Follow up on deliveries.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Resolve purchase order, invoice, and supplier-related issues.

Inventory & Materials Management

• Support inventory management and material availability requirements.
• Execute day-to-day purchasing and procurement activities.

Cost Optimization & Strategic Sourcing

• Support localization, sourcing, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Work on best cost optimization processes.
• Develop sourcing strategies for key commodities, materials, and services.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Service Management teams on procurement decisions.
• Communicate with all operation functions.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Support efforts to mitigate supply chain risks and ensure business continuity.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Purchasing, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 2–3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or materials management.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or JD Edwards.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational and negotiation skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and supplier management practices.
• Action-oriented with ability to drive tasks through to completion.
• Effective communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Accountability and ownership of procurement activities.
• Continuous pursuit of process and efficiency improvements.

Additional Information

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, APICS, ASCM, or SAP Certification.
• Experience in manufacturing, project-based, or industrial procurement environments.
• Knowledge of sourcing strategies, supplier development, and inventory management.
• Experience supporting cost optimization and localization programs.
• Understanding of supply chain risk management principles.

Benefits & Culture

• Medical insurance plans.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee resource groups.
• Recognition programs.
• Flexible time-off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation, and holiday leave.
• Flexible work arrangements prioritizing work-life balance.
• Award-winning employee development programs including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.
• Development opportunities from onboarding through senior leadership.

Application Notes

• No calls or agencies please.
• If you have a disability and require accessibility assistance or accommodation, contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com.