Job Description
The Procurement Systems Transformation Manager leads the modernization, automation, and optimization of procurement systems, data, and workflows across the enterprise. This role owns the digital procurement roadmap and drives transformation initiatives that streamline the source-to-pay lifecycle, enhance user experience, and reduce manual effort through technology, automation, and process redesign. The ideal candidate blends deep procurement and supply chain process expertise with strong systems knowledge, digital automation experience, and cross functional leadership.‑to‑pay lifecycle, enhance user experience, and reduce manual effort through technology, automation, and process redesign.‑functional leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Systems, Automation & Technology Strategy
- Develop and maintain a multi‑year roadmap for procurement systems and intelligent automation (RPA, workflow automation, AI/ML, OCR).
- Assess emerging technologies and recommend solutions that improve efficiency, compliance, and data quality
- Identify high value automation opportunities across sourcing, purchasing, supplier management, and invoicing.‑value automation opportunities across sourcing, purchasing, supplier management, and invoicing.
Automation Transformation
- Lead strategy and implementation of automation solutions such as robotic process automation (RPA), intelligent document processing (OCR, NLP), low-code workflows, and AI enabled insights, code workflows, and AI-enabled insights.‑code workflows, and AI‑enabled insights.
- Build business cases for automation, including cost savings, efficiency gains, and resource optimization.
- Partner with Operational Excellence, Digital/IT, Supply Chain, and Procurement leadership to prioritize automation use cases.
- Oversee design, development, testing, deployment, and governance of automated workflows.
- Drive continuous improvement by monitoring automation performance and recommending enhancements.
System Implementation & Optimization
- Lead implementation and optimization of procurement systems
- Define business requirements, process flows, solution architecture, and integration needs.
- Coordinate UAT, deployment, cutover, and hypercare activities.
- Ensure seamless integrations with ERP, finance, contract management, supplier management, and analytics platforms.
Process Transformation & Standardization
- Redesign procurement processes to align with best-in-class S2P practices and automation opportunities.‑in‑class S2P practices and automation opportunities.
- Implement standardized workflows, approval hierarchies, and operating procedures.
- Reduce cycle times and eliminate manual touchpoints through system and process improvements.
- Champion change management, user adoption, and continuous improvement.
Governance, Data Quality & Compliance
- Establish data governance standards for supplier onboarding, master data, category taxonomy, and spend classification.
- Implement data quality controls and automated validation checks.‑quality controls and automated validation checks.
- Ensure adherence to procurement policies, audit requirements, and risk management protocols.
Stakeholder Engagement & Training
- Serve as the primary liaison between Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Global Analytics, IT, and external partners.
- Translate business needs into technical solutions and communicate project updates to leadership.
- Develop training, documentation, and user enablement programs for systems and automation tools.‑enablement programs for systems and automation tools.
Program & Project Management
- Manage complex, cross-functional digital transformation initiatives.‑functional digital transformation initiatives.
- Build detailed project plans, track milestones, and proactively mitigate risks.
- Manage vendors, consultants, and support partners for both systems and automation platforms.
- Track KPIs and report improvements in efficiency, adoption, and automation impact.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
- 5–10+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, systems implementation, or transformation roles.
- Hands-on experience with S2P / P2P platforms (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, SAP S/4HANA).
- Strong understanding of procurement and supplier lifecycle processes.
- Experience designing or implementing automation solutions (RPA, low‑code workflows, AI/OCR).
- Proven track record leading large digital transformation or automation programs.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and process mapping skills.
- Analytical mindset with experience using data visualization or analytics tools.
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.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
About Us
WHY EMERSON
Our Commitment to Our People
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. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. 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. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.
Work Authorization
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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About Emerson
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
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. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!
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