Supplier Performance Specialist

Emerson

Supplier Performance Specialist collaborating with manufacturers and commodity managers. Driving performance improvements in on-time delivery and lead-time reduction in Marshalltown, IA.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeMarshalltown • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project planning, supplier performance improvement, and value stream mapping while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior leadership. Proficient in Lean techniques and capable of assessing supplier capabilities to meet business needs.

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Project PlanningValue Stream MappingLean TechniquesSupplier Performance ImprovementCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Forecast ConsolidationOptimize Lot SizeStocking ProgramsSupplier Capability AssessmentQuality Issue Resolution

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationLeadership InteractionCultural Sensitivity

Industry Keywords

PurchasingMaterials ManagementEngineeringLogisticsManufacturing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, analyze, develop project plans, actions and metrics associated with the performance improvement projects with a select group of suppliers.
Perform value stream mapping with key suppliers.
Use SIPOC [Supply Input Process Output Customer] or other structured [Lean technique] problem solving techniques.
Forecast consolidation
Optimize lot size
Stocking programs
Seek to eliminate Non-value add activities
Regularly interact and follow up with suppliers on performance issues.
Regularly interact with materials management at the sites
Participate in planning of on time delivery and lead time reduction projects
Assess supplier capabilities to ensure supplier is able to reach the level of performance, capability and capacity required to meet our business needs.
Work with assigned SQE to help identify and resolve any quality issues with targeted supplier.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a Technical, Business or other related field OR 4 years industry experience in lieu of degree
5 + years of Purchasing, Materials, Engineering, Logistics or Manufacturing (exempt position) experience
Experience in Purchasing, Materials, Engineering, Logistics or Manufacturing (exempt position)
Technically proficient to collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, Materials, Supply / Demand Management as well as all levels within the supplier’s organization.
Must be able to optimally connect with senior leadership and other cross functional teams across cultural/geographical boundaries.
Ability to travel up to 25% travel, including international travel.
Only U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 22 CFR §120) may be considered.

Benefits

Comp & perks

We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage
Employee Assistance Program
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Employee resource groups
Recognition
Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave