Manager / Senior Manager (Castings)

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Leadership & Team Development - Provide strategic direction, mentorship, and performance management to a team of Category Managers. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. Identify skill gaps and lead initiatives to enhance process knowledge, market understanding, and sourcing capabilities

• Category Strategy & Execution - Oversee development and execution of global commodity strategies aligned with business objectives. Ensure teams maintain deep understanding of cost structures, market dynamics, and supplier landscapes. Translate changing business requirements into actionable sourcing strategies, including new product development and supplier capability enhancement

• Supplier Relationship Management -Manage intercompany and third-party supplier relationships, including negotiations, contract management, and performance evaluations. Promote supplier innovation and strategic partnerships to enhance competitiveness. Facilitate quarterly Supplier Business Reviews and ensure closure of action items.

• Risk Management & Cost Optimization - Support identification and mitigation of supply risks, optimize total cost of ownership, and drive value creation. Drive cost containment and reduction initiatives through alternate sourcing, design improvements, part standardization, and supplier consolidation. Conduct value analysis to reduce total logistics cost and enhance supply chain efficiency.

• Operational Excellence - Analyze project funnels and select appropriate stocking models monitor and manage supplier inventory levels. Ensure 90% On-Time Delivery (OTD) and Late Backlog (LBL) 5% through proactive engagement and issue resolution. Maintain supplier tooling and pattern data in global supply chain database.

• Supplier Development & Compliance - Guide the team in identifying, evaluating, and developing new suppliers to meet evolving business needs. Oversee supplier qualification processes ensuring compliance with quality, cost, and delivery standards. Champion Lean culture across suppliers by leading change initiatives and facilitating Lean events

• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Act as key liaison between category management, procurement, engineering, operations, and quality teams. Facilitate effective communication and alignment to support product development, cost reduction, and supply continuity.

• Performance Monitoring - Establish and monitor suppliers through structured performance management processes. Monitor key performance indicators and implement corrective actions as needed. Benchmark and share best practices across suppliers and internal sites.

• You follow through on commitments and make sure others do the same, identify opportunities that benefit the customer, create teamwork allowing others across the organization to achieve shared objectives and monitor progress by maintaining dialogue on work and results.

• Proven experience in managing casting commodities within a global supply chain environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• In-depth understanding of direct material usage, cost control, and supplier negotiations.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and their application in supplier development.
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills, enabling data-driven decision-making
• Strong problem-solving abilities to address supply chain and supplier performance challenges.
• Effective planning and time management to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in preparing and delivering clear, concise reports and presentations.
• Adept at working with diverse teams across engineering, quality, and procurement functions
  

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 15+ years of experience in Engineering or Manufacturing fields

• Apply Lean techniques and good understanding of Lean

• Good communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Commodity Management & Technically Competency

• Analytical & Problem-solving skills

• Exposure to foundry and machine shops

• 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.