If you are a Software Supply Chain Security Specialist professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting role for you based in either our Shakopee, MN facility or in our Boulder, CO facility! The Software Supply Chain Security Specialist will support Emerson's efforts to secure and govern its software supply chain by performing hands-on assessments, coordinating vendor engagement, maintaining tooling and dashboards, and ensuring compliance with established policies. Working under the direction of the Manager, this role is execution focused, helping translate strategy into day-to-day workflows, audits, and vendor interactions.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
Vendor Assessments & Monitoring
Conduct vendor risk assessments based on security, compliance, and performance criteria.
Maintain and update vendor scorecards, flag underperforming suppliers for escalation.
Track vendor remediation plans and monitor follow-through.
Assist in onboarding new software vendors by auditing their security posture and documentation.
Tooling & Automation Support
Support implementation and maintenance of software composition analysis (SCA) tools, SBOM generation/ingestion tools, and pipeline integrations.
Validate SBOMs submitted by vendors for correctness, depth, and format (e.g., SPDX, CycloneDX).
Help automate checks for license compliance, vulnerability scanning, and component provenance verification.
Policy & Standards Enforcement
Apply and enforce existing vendor security policies, guidelines, and checklists consistently across projects.
Assist in reviewing third-party software requests from development teams, ensuring they meet policy criteria.
Escalate nonconforming proposals or exceptions to the Manager for review.
Risk & Vulnerability Analysis
Monitor open source and third-party component vulnerabilities, mapping them to affected product lines and dependencies.
Help perform root cause or upstream traceability analysis for supply chain vulnerabilities.
Provide impact assessments and assist in remediation tracking.
Cross-Functional Coordination
Act as liaison between vendors, product teams, legal, procurement, and security/engineering stakeholders.
Schedule and lead vendor technical reviews, workshops, and follow-ups.
Prepare status reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for the Manager and leadership.
Audit & Compliance Support
Support internal and external audits of supplier security practices and supply chain compliance.
Prepare evidence, documentation, and findings for audit reviews.
Help maintain supplier assurance programs and track compliance metrics.
Who You Are:
You show a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations and are exceptional at spotting and seizing opportunities. You effectively communicate in various settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels. You identify and create the processes necessary to get work done.
For This Role, You Will Need:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Security, Software Engineering, or related field
2+ years of experience in supply chain management, software and supply chain security, third-party risk, or a related area
Familiarity with SBOM standards (SPDX, CycloneDX), software composition analysis tools (e.g. Snyk, Black Duck, Mend), and vulnerability databases
Willingness to travel up to 10-15%
Legal authorization to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
Exposure to industrial, embedded, or automation software domains
Experience with vendor audits, supplier security assessments, or third-party risk frameworks
Understanding of secure software development practices, license compliance, and open-source governance
Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (EU CRA, IEC 62443)
Our Offer 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.?
Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is [$71,000-$100,000] annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.?
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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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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.
