Procurement Manager

Job Description

Job Summary:

In this pivotal role, you will lead a team of purchasing specialists responsible for ensuring seamless material availability. You will play a strategic role in optimizing purchasing processes, driving operational excellence, and delivering superior customer service. This position involves overseeing and optimizing Supplier Performance and on time PO placement and delivery of back-to-back procurement of finished goods and component purchasing for Dubai and Spark manufacturing hubs.

Central to this responsibility is the accountability for driving a culture of excellence focusing on people, processes, execution, and technology to build a best-in-class tactical purchasing function

In this role, your responsibilities will be:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals and objectives
• Manage end-to-end purchasing and material management processes to support efficient production operations with on time Request Date Service Level (RDSL) and Promised Date Service Level (PDSL)
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Procurement team, fostering professional growth and ensuring alignment with Emerson’s strategic purchasing processes
• Proactively manage supply risks and disruptions by developing contingency plans and performing risk mitigation strategies. Drive DII dashboard utilization and shortage reviews to ensure timely order fulfillment
• Conduct regular performance reviews of suppliers and resolve invoicing issues
• Promote and ensure Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) compliance
• Collaborate seamlessly with various customers, including Manufacturing, Planning, Logistics, Finance and Customer Care
• Drive innovation/continuous process improvements and cost-saving initiatives, using technology and data analytics to elevate supply chain efficiency
• Prepare and present insightful management reports that highlight value creation, risks and opportunities to support business decisions on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Adhere to Health, Safety & Environment policies as laid by the organization.
  
  

Who you are?

You are a decisive and strategic leader who thrives in dynamic environments. Your ability to analyze complex data, collaborate cross-functionally, and navigate ambiguity enables you to consistently meet and exceed goals. Your proactive attitude helps you see opportunities for improvement and implement innovative solutions that drive operational success.

For this role, you will need

• Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain Management
• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in Purchasing/Supply Chain or equivalent
• ERP experience (Oracle, MRP, ASCP) and excellent digital literacy (Power BI, Advanced Excel)
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Exceptional Communication and Collaboration skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Customer Focus – you demonstrate a strong commitment to meeting the needs and expectations of internal and external customers. Understands customer requirements, responds promptly to their concerns, and seeks to enhance customer satisfaction through excellent service and support
• Communicates Effectively- you can convey information clearly and concisely through verbal and written communication. Listens actively, adapts communication style to the audience, and ensures mutual understanding by providing appropriate feedback and clarification when needed
• Strategic Thinker – Balancing short-term cost savings with long-term value creation (e.g., supplier innovation, sustainability)
• Results-Driven – Focused on measurable outcomes (cost savings, efficiency gains, compliance) rather than just process adherence.
• Resilient & Adaptable – Stays composed under pressure (e.g., supply chain disruptions, escalations) and adjusts strategies dynamically.
  
  

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 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 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, medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.

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