Senior Manager - Supplier Development

Role overview

Senior Manager - Supplier Development at Emerson India

In this role, you will lead supplier development initiatives that enhance supply chain performance across cost, quality, delivery, speed, and cash flow objectives for the Isolation Valves business.

For This Role, You Will Need: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and strategic suppliers to drive operational excellence, strengthen supplier capabilities, support new product development and resourcing initiatives, and advance Emerson’s commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and sustainable growth.
• Lead supplier development strategies that align with business goals, operational priorities, and customer requirements.
• Drive supplier transfer and localization programs through effective project management, stakeholder collaboration, and execution planning.
• Review supplier manufacturing proposals, assess production feasibility, and partner with engineering and operations teams to resolve technical and commercial issues.
• Collaborate with supply chain, planning, quality, and procurement teams to address supplier performance challenges and implement sustainable solutions.
• Monitor and improve key supplier performance metrics related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, and operational efficiency.
• Support root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives to resolve recurring supplier issues.
• Analyze demand forecasts and capacity requirements, working closely with suppliers and internal teams to proactively manage supply continuity and performance.
• Lead supplier readiness and development efforts for new product introductions, resourcing activities, and regional growth initiatives.

Preferred qualifications and skills

• That Set You Apart: Advanced degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• Extensive experience supporting supplier development and strategic sourcing initiatives within industrial manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Structured Problem Solving, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience leading supplier transfer, localization, new product introduction, or resourcing projects.
• Familiarity with global supply chain operations and supplier management across multiple regions.
• Experience developing strategic partnerships with foundries, forging suppliers, and precision machining suppliers.
• Professional certifications related to quality, operations, supply chain, or project management.
• Our Culture and 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 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.
• By joining Emerson, you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that helps drive innovation and operational excellence across a global organization.
• We are committed to supporting our people through competitive compensation and benefits, learning and development opportunities, flexible work approaches where applicable, and a strong focus on employee well-being and safety.
• We cultivate a culture built on integrity, collaboration, innovation, and inclusion, where individuals with diverse experiences and perspectives can grow, succeed, and make a lasting impact.

Employment details

• Location: PUNE [MAHARASHTRA] [India]

Additional role details

• If you are a Supplier Development Senior Manager professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you.
• In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Promote and reinforce a strong culture of safety across supplier operations and development activities.
• Develop and execute improvement programs targeting supplier delivery reliability and quality performance.
• Strengthen supplier capabilities by promoting the adoption of structured problem-solving methodologies, Lean principles, and continuous improvement practices.
• Identify and develop strategic foundry and forging partners while supporting supplier consolidation and supply base optimization initiatives.
• Who You Are: You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• You communicate clearly and effectively across diverse audiences, creating an environment of open dialogue and mutual respect.
• You anticipate customer and business needs, delivering solutions that create value and exceed expectations.
• You consistently focus on priorities and outcomes, overcoming obstacles and maintaining momentum to achieve goals.
• You also encourage learning, innovation, and the adoption of new technologies and practices that drive continuous improvement.
• Significant experience in supplier development, supplier quality, manufacturing, supply chain, sourcing, or related operational disciplines.
• Experience working with supplier performance improvement programs in casting, forging, machining, or other manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, supplier evaluation, and supply chain management principles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization.
• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, global business environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required to support supplier development activities.