Emerson is seeking a highly motivated Buyer - Procurement Officer to join our team in Verviers, Belgium. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with various departments to ensure smooth procurement processes and uninterrupted supply. As a Procurement Officer, you will be responsible for purchasing goods, materials, and services to meet the company's operational needs, considering price, quality, and delivery to ensure a consistent supply in line with our CQDSC strategy.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Request for Quotation: Negotiate with suppliers to secure the best prices and maintain required quality standards. Negotiate delivery times and payment terms according to production needs, ensuring purchased materials are within budget, and are aligned with corporate and plant strategy.
• Purchase Order Management: Prepare purchase orders in line with RFQ negotiations, ensure visibility of delivery dates, and address technical requests. Revise orders as necessary and manage late or expedited delivery requests to ensure timely delivery (RDSL).
• Progress of Orders / Expediting: Follow up on orders with Logistics for timely delivery, contact suppliers for late or expedited deliveries, anticipate supply problems, and support Quality in addressing non-conforming materials.
• Sourcing and Cost Reduction: With the support of the Global Supply Chain team, identify new suppliers to deliver equivalent or better materials at lower costs.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the department's processes and procedures. Engage in lean activities and initiatives to elevate the efficiency and integrity of the department and the organization as a whole.
• Coordination: Collaborate with PSQ, PMO, Production & Inventory Controls, and Operations across all project stages. Participate in Kick-Off Meetings, attend internal and supplier meetings as needed.

Who You Are:

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated professional with a strong background in procurement and supply chain management.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Previous experience in sourcing, operations management, materials management, and/or engineering, preferably within manufacturing.
• Proficiency in English and French.
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with various departments to meet operational needs
• You thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to continuous improvement and excellent in procurement processes
• You are autonomous and enjoy challenges

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical or Business, or equivalent experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and extensive experience with core software applications (ERP)

Our Offer to You:

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. We’re emphasizing a culture of togetherness – one that builds community, prioritizes collaboration and continuous improvement.

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 and about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Emerson.

Moreover, our global volunteer employee resource groups will empower you to connect with peers that share the same interest, promote diversity and inclusion and positively contribute to communities around us.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and are dedicated to supporting our employees' personal and professional needs. From competitive benefits plans and comprehensive medical care to equitable opportunities for growth and development we strive to create a workplace that is supportive and rewarding. Our work schedule aims at creating new levels of growth, build a stronger community and provide greater professional development for our employees.

Make this phenomenal opportunity yours!

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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