Junior Sourcing Specialist

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

If you are a professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an appealing role for you

We are looking for a Junior Sourcing Specialist Based in Bologna.

This position will focus on sourcing, procurement, and vendor management activities & projects for the assigned region. It involves selecting best landed cost and strategic sources of supply for our purchased components. It will require to provide active support throughout all the accountable activities of the sourcing function within the supply-chain, both externally (suppliers) and internally (other functions/departments and corporate/higher level). Temporary position: 24 months.

**MAIN JOB RESPONSABILITIES**
- Scouting on existing components: Dual source and re-source based on supply-chain needs: cost reduction, business continuity, supplier discontinuation.
- Arrange and optimize current supplier base to respond to customer needs (special projects, costs and lead time).
- Analysis and reporting from Excel and Dashboard BI: Provide quick overviews and clear information: purchasing cost variations; KPI and metrics by supplier, category; Sourcing function performance
- Purchasing contracts with main suppliers: Complete supply agreements on Emerson standard by due dates.
- Identify, streamline and execute savings projects.
- RFQ’s to support new parts creation
- Manage and expedite Internal Purchase Order
- Provide supply-chain support to other facilities in the region
- Identify, participate, and lead in identifying supply chain improvement opportunities/solutions
- Manage supplier performance scorecards and follow-up for the Bologna site
- Support cross-functional meetings with plant and supplier (conference call, Supplier Business Review)
- Cooperate with Quality Department to fix supplier issues
- Support Technical Department and Project Manager to find the most appropriate sources on single projects
- Other assignments required by line manager.

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**:

- Bachelor’s Degree / Technical background
- Minimum 3 years of experience as Strategic Purchasing
- Working with pneumatic equipment (regulators preferred)
- Proficiency with MS Office;
- Experience with Oracle ERP (preferred)
- Proficient English language skills (verbal and written).

**CORE COMPETENCIES**:

- Acts with a clear sense of ownership.
- Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
- Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
- Ability to work with figures and analyses data.
- Customer Oriented attitude.
- Good communication and organization skills.
- Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situation.

**About Us**

**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.

**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.

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**About Emerson**

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