Commodity Manager

Commodity Manager at Emerson

As the Commodity Manager in Cluj-Napoca, you will lead the development and execution of strategic sourcing strategies for metals and raw materials, with a strong focus on copper, aluminum, steel, and other key commodities. You will shape Emerson’s long‑term commodity roadmap, build global supplier networks, manage market and pricing risks, and drive sustainability and cost‑optimization initiatives across the supply chain. We look forward to seeing your application!

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead the development and execution of multi‑year sourcing strategies for metals and raw materials (copper, aluminum, steel, nickel), including market analysis on LME/COMEX/SHFE and macroeconomic risk evaluation.
• Build and manage strategic global supplier networks, including primary and secondary metal suppliers, recycling streams, and new markets across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
• Develop cost models, pricing structures, indexation formulas, and hedging approaches to manage cost, volatility, and long‑term supply security.
• Drive supplier negotiations, contracts, performance management, and improvement programs, ensuring alignment with quality, delivery, sustainability, and compliance requirements (REACH, RoHS, ESG, LKSG).
• Support Engineering and cross‑functional teams with RFQs, early supplier involvement in NPD, manufacturability insights, and validation of technical and financial data.
• Provide commodity forecasts, market intelligence, inflation updates, and risk assessments to senior stakeholders, implementing early warning systems and continuity plans.
• Conduct supplier audits, capability assessments, and technical evaluations, while maintaining accurate supplier data and contributing to Perfect Execution initiatives.
• Dedicate ~25% travel time for supplier development, relationship building, and on‑site evaluations.
• While the role focuses on strategic raw material procurement (mainly metals), you may also be assigned additional or different product groups based on business needs.

Who You Are:

You quickly and decisively take actions in fact-changing, unpredictable situations. You show a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations and are exceptional at spotting and seizing opportunities. You set aggressive goals and have high standards. You pursue everything with energy, drive, and the need to finish. You formulate a clear strategy and map aggressive steps that will accelerate the organization toward its goals.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Proven experience in procurement, commodity management, or supply chain management.
• Strong background in raw materials procurement, especially copper, aluminum, steel, and other metals.
• Understanding of global commodity markets and trading platforms (LME, COMEX, SHFE) and experience with indexation, hedging, cost models, and pricing strategies.
• Ability to analyze technical data, supplier capabilities, and financial models to support sourcing decisions.
• Experience with supplier negotiations, contracting, and performance management in an international environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross ‑ functional teams.
• Availability to travel approximately 25% for supplier visits and development.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Experience developing global supplier networks for primary and secondary metals, including recycling streams.
• Exposure to global tenders, new market exploration, and cost optimization programs.
• Knowledge of integrating sustainability into procurement strategies, including CO ₂ reduction, responsible sourcing, recyclability, and transparency.
• Familiarity with ESG, REACH, RoHS, LKSG, and other compliance frameworks.
• Experience supporting NPD through early supplier involvement and design‑for‑manufacturability input.
• Ability to standardize processes, drive synergies, and support global procurement initiatives.

Our Culture & 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.

Make this great opportunity yours!

About Us

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. 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. Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software, helping customers in critical industries operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security, and reliability. 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. Join our team – let’s go!

Key skills/competency

• Strategic Sourcing
• Commodity Management
• Global Supplier Networks
• Market Analysis (LME/COMEX/SHFE)
• Cost Optimization
• Contract Negotiation
• Risk Management
• Sustainability Compliance (REACH, RoHS, ESG)
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Supply Chain Management