Director Sourcing

About the Role

In this strategic leadership role, you will lead the sourcing function for Emerson’s Professional Tools business, driving sourcing excellence, supplier performance, cost optimization, and supply chain innovation across direct and indirect spend categories. Reporting to the Vice President of Sourcing and Procurement, you will develop and execute sourcing strategies that create business value, strengthen supplier partnerships, support new product development, and enable operational success. This role offers the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide initiatives, lead high-performing teams, and contribute to a culture grounded in innovation, integrity, collaboration, and inclusion.

Emerson’s global Professional Tools business offers a broad portfolio of trusted tools and technologies serving professionals in the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades. Through leading brands such as RIDGID®, Greenlee®, and Klauke®, we deliver innovative solutions that help customers address complex challenges with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across direct and indirect categories that drive business value, operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and cost optimization.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing sourcing team while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
• Build and strengthen strategic supplier relationships through performance management, contract negotiation, spend analysis, and ongoing business reviews.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders, including operations, engineering, legal, finance, marketing, and product development, to align sourcing initiatives with business objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes through digital solutions, automation, Lean methodologies, market intelligence, and supply chain best practices.
• Oversee sourcing project prioritization, governance, performance metrics, and reporting to ensure successful execution and achievement of key objectives.
• Support new product development initiatives by engaging preferred suppliers early in the process to ensure quality, innovation, supply continuity, and commercial success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Engineering or Business Administration.
• 8+ years of supply chain experience.
• People leadership or management experience.
• Experience negotiating and drafting contracts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization.
• Strong business analysis capabilities with the ability to develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with stakeholder objectives.
• In-depth knowledge of major commodity categories and sourcing best practices.
• Demonstrated success negotiating supplier agreements and delivering value through strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret, manipulate, and leverage data to support strategy development and negotiations.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to drive results through cross-functional teams in a global environment.
• Ability to develop strategic plans and successfully execute them through completion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, JD Edwards, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) certification.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

Skills

You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. You develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. You make sound decisions, even in the absence of complete information, by relying on a blend of analysis, experience, and judgment. You create and implement new and better ways for the organization to be successful while balancing strategic priorities with operational execution. Through your leadership approach, you inspire high performance, encourage continuous learning, and cultivate an environment where diverse perspectives contribute to stronger business outcomes.

Benefits

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.

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Education assistance.
• Employee resource groups.
• Retirement savings programs.
• Recognition initiatives.
• Flexible time-off offerings.

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J, or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.