Indirect Category Manager with Italian

We are looking for a Category Manager, who will work closely with the ACT Supply Chain Director and Corporate Indirect Sourcing organization. If you are a keen professional, eager to take on our challenge, we welcome you to join our team The Category Manager, reporting to the Supply Chain Director Europe, will be responsible both for Indirect assigned categories of Actuation Technologies BU in Europe and for Project Procurement in respecting of the assigned budget and to Customers needs. The Category manager is responsible activities to develop and deploy company strategies to deliver best in class Supply Chain performances, in terms for Speed, Reliability, Cost, Cash and Quality. The Category manager will proactively collaborate with ACT Global Indirect & Logistic manager in harmonization processes and purchasing strategies of Actuation Technologies.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Settle Sourcing strategy to grant Supply Chain speed, reliability, cost, cash and quality targets for assigned categories;
• Develop the suppliers' panel to set up partnerships, preferred or on demand supply agreements;
• Develop new suppliers, also partnering with Global Category Managers;
• Aligning and streamlining indirect supply base to meet BU requirements;
• Project Procurement: Strategy implementation and Cost reduction by projects accordingly to assigned budgets;
• Logistic Coordination for Actuation Europe: implement Logistic Global Strategies;
• Analyze and negotiate terms and conditions of commercial offers;
• Identify potential cost reduction opportunities on EU ACT BUs for Indirect and Logistic and scout new and better solutions;
• Orchestrate risk management and supplier relationship initiatives tailored to particular segments;
• Lead assets and investments for BUs, CAPEX included;
• Work closely with Corporate and Global Logistic ACT manager to improve overall Supply Chain processes;
• Ensure compliance with Company guidelines and Sourcing policies and procedures.

Who you are:

You tailor communication content and style to match the expectations of diverse interested parties. You model and encourage the expression of diverse ideas and opinions. You know what motivates different people and align work accordingly You make people feel that their contributions are visible and valued. You look for obstacles and develop excellent contingency plans. You track achievements to carefully coordinate and control the progress of the work

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Technical or Business Bachelor Degree;
• 3 + years of Purchasing and Material Management experience;
• Experience in Indirect, Logistic and Project Procurement buy out with a market knowledge;
• Experience in "tailor made" industrial business;
• Proficiency in English and Italian ;

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• SAP shown understanding;
• Deep knowledge of following categories: Casting, Metal Machining and Fabrication;
• Good shown understanding of computers, spreadsheets, databases, and word processing application programs.

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 phenomenal teams. Our dedication 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 teams with varied strengths, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

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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