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Job Description
Detail-oriented and results-driven Buyer with 2 years of experience in manufacturing procurement, specializing in sourcing raw materials, components, and production supplies to support efficient operations. Demonstrated ability to negotiate competitive pricing, manage supplier relationships, and ensure on-time delivery to meet production demands. Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, inventory control, and demand forecasting to optimize stock levels and reduce costs. Proven team player who collaborates effectively with production, engineering, and finance teams to improve supply chain performance, reduce lead times, and maintain quality and compliance standards.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
Action oriented. Proactively manage suppliers by creating or modifying POs to satisfy demand and general correspondence, streamline procurement, and resolve issues quickly. Manage / resolve Buyer Delivery performance and invoice matching holds reports.
Plans and aligns. Support the Factory by ensuring material is available in support of production schedules for complex items. Manage inventory to Supply Chain goals using various analytics / reporting tools.
Manages ambiguity. Makeinformed decisions despite uncertainty in supply, demand, and market conditions. Adapt to changing priorities, resolve disruptions, and find solutions with limited data.
Collaborates. Work closely with suppliers, internal teams, and stakeholders to ensure smooth procurement and operations. Support indirect material purchases for services and non-inventory items.
Communicates effectively. Clearly conveyexpectations to suppliers, ensuring accurate orders, pricing, and delivery timelines. Coordinate with internal teams to align purchasing with business needs and quickly address issues.
For This Role, You Will Need:
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 flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, 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.
Learn more about our Culture & Values.
Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $58,300-$83,300 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.
This position will be open for a minimum of 7 days from the day of posting. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to receive optimal consideration. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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.
Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation
If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com .
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!
No calls or agencies please.
Detail-oriented and results-driven Buyer with 2 years of experience in manufacturing procurement, specializing in sourcing raw materials, components, and production supplies to support efficient operations. Demonstrated ability to negotiate competitive pricing, manage supplier relationships, and ensure on-time delivery to meet production demands. Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, inventory control, and demand forecasting to optimize stock levels and reduce costs. Proven team player who collaborates effectively with production, engineering, and finance teams to improve supply chain performance, reduce lead times, and maintain quality and compliance standards.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Ensure material availability to support production schedules and prevent disruptions
- Monitor and resolve shortages, managing daily priority and exception reports
- Create, update, and expedite purchase orders while maintaining supplier communication
- Manage supplier performance, including delivery issues, discrepancies, and matching holds
- Maintain inventory levels and planning parameters (ABC codes, safety stock, lead times) using data analysis
- Support quality, compliance, and import/export requirements across procurement activities
- Collaborate cross-functionally on forecasts, NPD projects, reporting, and process improvements
Action oriented. Proactively manage suppliers by creating or modifying POs to satisfy demand and general correspondence, streamline procurement, and resolve issues quickly. Manage / resolve Buyer Delivery performance and invoice matching holds reports.
Plans and aligns. Support the Factory by ensuring material is available in support of production schedules for complex items. Manage inventory to Supply Chain goals using various analytics / reporting tools.
Manages ambiguity. Makeinformed decisions despite uncertainty in supply, demand, and market conditions. Adapt to changing priorities, resolve disruptions, and find solutions with limited data.
Collaborates. Work closely with suppliers, internal teams, and stakeholders to ensure smooth procurement and operations. Support indirect material purchases for services and non-inventory items.
Communicates effectively. Clearly conveyexpectations to suppliers, ensuring accurate orders, pricing, and delivery timelines. Coordinate with internal teams to align purchasing with business needs and quickly address issues.
For This Role, You Will Need:
- Two (2) years of related experience
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills required to successfully engage with suppliers and collaborate with internal stakeholders ranging from production staff to executives
- Legal authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided for this role.
- APICs CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management)
- Bachelor’s degree business, or related field preferred
- Procurement experience in a manufacturing industry a plus
- MRP experience preferably in Oracle
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 flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, 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.
Learn more about our Culture & Values.
Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $58,300-$83,300 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.
This position will be open for a minimum of 7 days from the day of posting. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to receive optimal consideration. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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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.
Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation
If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com .
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!
No calls or agencies please.
Salary : $58,300 - $83,300