The Indirect Procurement Specialist is responsible for the execution of transactional procurement activities such as requisition processing, purchase order maintenance, and catalog creation within Emerson purchasing systems. The position is part of Emerson’s Indirect Procurement Organization of Actuation Technologies which serves internal business partners in Europe. The position processes transactions in Emerson’s purchasing systems and engages internal Stakeholders to address their Accounts Payable (AP) inquiries and resolve process exceptions. The position ensures transactional procurement activities follow Procurement policies and procedures. This position reports to EU ACT Procurement Manager and it will collaborate with Buyer Team Leader within the Cluj team.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Steers interested parties towards the appropriate buy/pay channel for their purchasing requests;
• Manages requisition queues in purchasing system to ensure requisitions are addressed timely and in accordance with service level agreements (SLAs);
• Processes requisitions to be converted to purchase orders, analyzing them for completeness and accuracy;
• Gathers business purchasing requirements and solicits vendor quotes for goods and services requested by business stakeholders;
• Performs delivery assurance processes, such as requesting order acknowledgments and confirming delivery schedules to ensure timely deliveries;
• Maintains and changes purchase orders in the purchasing system;
• Analyzes reports generated from purchasing systems to identify areas of noncompliance, process exceptions and incomplete transactions;
• Supports continuous improvement opportunities to drive process perfection, reduce turnaround times and increase compliance with Procurement policies and procedures;
• Develops collaborative connections with business counterparts and alternate Procurement divisions to uphold the reputation of Indirect Procurement Operations as a trusted partner;
• Deals with concerns raised by vendors and interested parties regarding purchasing transactions (e.g., requisitions, POs, catalogs, etc.);
• Provides support on purchasing regulations and protocols to colleagues to improve adherence;
• Engage business partners, Accounts Payable and other Procurement teams to resolve purchasing process exceptions.

Who You Are:

You quickly and significantly take actions in fact-changing, unpredictable situations. You show a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations and are outstanding at spotting and seizing opportunities. You pursue everything with energy, drive, and the need to finish. You always keep the end in sight and put in extra effort to meet deadlines! You manage the risk that comes with moving forward when the outcome isn’t certain. Your actions signify progress and you remain calm and composed, even when things are uncertain!

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree; 
• Experience with SAP and Oracle System;
• Proficiency in English and Italian;
• 2+ years of experience within procurement;

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Good solid understanding of computers, spreadsheets, databases, and word  processing application programs.

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.