Materials Planner 3

Description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities including sourcing, negotiation, order placement, fulfillment, and supplier performance to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Develop and manage procurement plans with proper scheduling and coordination for assigned projects.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and other departments to proactively resolve material-related issues.
• Conduct techno-commercial evaluations across disciplines (Instrumentation, Mechanical, Software, Electrical), coordinate with suppliers and technical teams, and prepare cost comparison statements.
• Expedite vendor deliveries and conduct regular supplier visits to ensure adherence to project timelines and commitments.
• Ensure compliance with Emerson's processes, including Business Ethics, International Trade Compliance, and business unit guidelines.
• Coordinate with logistics teams for timely receipt and dispatch of Interco and buyout materials, ensuring LCR/GRN completion and vendor payment tracking.
• Maintain detailed procurement records to support spend analysis, audits, performance reviews, benchmarking, and scorecard reporting.
• Align procurement strategies with Global Category Management, leveraging AVL, global agreements, and intercompany sourcing opportunities.
• Manage change orders efficiently, maintaining documentation to support claims and ensuring smooth, amicable supplier recoveries.
• Support proposal teams with pre-bid procurement inputs and engagement during the bidding phase.
• Foster strong stakeholder and supplier relationships to ensure smooth procurement execution and collaborative problem-solving.
• Ensure accurate and timely management of MIS and procurement data, generating weekly and monthly reports on supply chain KPIs. 
• Address complex procurement challenges through effective data analysis and performance tracking.

Who You Are:

You quickly and decisively act in constantly evolving, unexpected situations. You adjust communication content and style to meet the needs of diverse partners. You always keep the end in sight; puts in extra effort to meet deadlines. You analyze multiple and diverse sources of information to define problems accurately before moving to solutions. You observe situational and group dynamics and select best-fit approach.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Possess strong procurement management and problem-solving skills. 
• Experience in Oil & Gas, chemical, petrochemical, valve industry, Project Based Companies is preferred
• Well conversant with Direct/Indirect Taxation, GST and Customs Duty
• Good knowledge of Freight Forwarding, CHA Handling, EXIM Docs., Clearances & Local

Transportations.

• Proficiency in MS Office applications, ERP (Oracle/SAP) tools
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders in matrix organization
• Flexible to travel as per business needs

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Engineering Graduate in Instrumentation/ Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering.
• 6+ years of experience in procurement/sourcing.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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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