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About the role
- Procurement Engineer role responsible for order execution and vendor management at Emerson in the Middle East & Africa region. Ensuring timely execution by monitoring vendor progress and driving on-time delivery.
Responsibilities
- Follow up on drawings and document submissions from vendors.
- Coordinate with Project Managers for customer approvals on documents.
- Provide timely updates to Buyers regarding document approvals from customers.
- Drive closure of pending documentation to avoid delays.
- Monitor production status and track delivery schedules.
- Follow up on inspections and approvals at vendor facilities.
- Arrange shipping documents and coordinate vendor logistics (if applicable).
- Manage vendor communication throughout project execution.
- Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders on order status.
- Coordinate material inspection and quality verification at Emerson warehouse.
- Handle rejection of materials, including vendor coordination and internal escalation.
- Manage non-conformance reports (NCR) and ensure timely resolution.
- Monitor and resolve technical deviations during execution.
- Handle urgent requirements and expedite requests as needed.
- Manage delays and escalate issues promptly to avoid impact on project timelines.
- Support project review meetings with accurate status updates.
- Conduct vendor performance reviews during execution.
- Ensure adherence to agreed delivery schedules and quality standards.
- Develop and implement proactive measures to ensure 100% on-time delivery of materials and documentation for all projects.
- Establish clear escalation protocols and contingency plans for critical delays to minimize project impact.
- Create a structured vendor performance review process during execution to drive accountability and improve responsiveness for urgent requirements and surge orders.
- Introduce digital tracking tools and dashboards for real-time visibility of order status, documentation, and inspections to streamline expediting workflows and improve transparency.
Requirements
- Experience of 6 to 8 years in supply chain and expediting processes.
- Excellent coordination and follow-up skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
- Good understanding of quality standards and inspection processes.
- Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems (Oracle preferred).
- Experience in Middle East & Africa project execution will be an advantage.
- Proven ability to work in multicultural virtual environment and lead/ coordinate activities for offices located throughout the world
- Knowledge of shipping documentation and logistics coordination.
- Knowledge of Regulatory / trade compliance
- Knowledge of import-export rules, incoterms etc.
- Knowledge of Instruments will be of advantage
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and insurance coverage
- Remote Work Policy
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
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