Lead all aspects of the global procurement and implementation for multiple modes of transportation, ensuring sourcing, savings and service targets are met with the most efficient use of resources. Develop and implement pivotal initiatives, collaborating with critical team members and cross functional groups to improve cost, performance, and reliability. Additionally, act as the subject matter authority for all topics related to your assigned modes of transportation within the Enterprise Supply Chain and for all Emerson Business Leadership. Provide guidance and direction to Regional Logistics Mode Managers for a consistent procurement strategy and global execution. **IN THIS ROLE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:** + Manage inflation measurement and management and guidance across the enterprise. + Define, present and implement global logistics strategies. + Coordinate with regional Logistics Mode managers to align the strategy and timing of procurement/sourcing events with available resources. Consolidate event specific plans into a high-level global procurement/sourcing strategy and schedule. + Develop and maintain a list of standard procurement/sourcing principles and procedures for Transportation and Logistics Services. Ensure understanding and adherence to strategic sourcing, negotiation and implementation for all global modes of transportation and logistics leaders. + Advance strong professional relationships with key strategic partners and service providers to ensure alignment between our organization and theirs. + Develop, implement, and communicate the procurement/sourcing strategy for your respective modes of transportation, ensuring alignment across the organization – implementing cost containment objectives. + Work closely with business unit Logistics and Supply Chain Leaders across the corporation to find opportunities and implement long-term solutions to improve supply chain performance. + Lead and coordinate partners to negotiate contractual agreements with key providers. Enhance and improve policies and procedures to efficiently manage the administration of the contracting, sourcing and reporting process. + Develop performance metrics based on business unit feedback to evaluate operational and cost efficiency for your mode of transportation. + Ensure the highest levels of carrier performance. Train and empower business unit logistics leaders to resolve issues locally but act as a point of escalation as needed. + Responsible for completing data analysis needed to drive continuous process improvement and large-scale data-driven projects, while surpassing performance metrics. **WHO YOU ARE:** You are overly organized and can oversee multiple projects without oversight. You follow through on commitments, ensure others do the same and communicate updates. You provide timely, consistent, clear information to individuals across the organization. You settle differences in productive ways with minimum noise and win support. You leverage team member and the market to achieve team goals. **FOR THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED:** + Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management/Logistics, Business, or related field + 5+ years Logistics, Supply Chain, or Operations experience + Strong analytical skills + Excellent project management skills + 5 years’ experience in negotiation, sourcing, or systems implementation + Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) + Excellent communication and presentation skills + Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU APART:** + International Freight Forwarding Experience + Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field + Transportation management system (TMS) experience + Familiar with Basic Transportation Law + Familiar with Basic Customs Brokerage & Trade Compliance **OUR OFFER TO YOU:** We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefit 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 prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave. At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspire innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers. The philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values (https://www.emerson.com/en-us/perspectives/culture-and-values) and about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Emerson (https://www.emerson.com/en-us/careers/diversity-and-inclusion) . 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. \#LI-BA1 \#LI-HYBRID **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. 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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.** **Requisition ID** : 25014620 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.