Strategic Buyer

Xylem |ˈzīləm|

1) The tissue in plants that brings water upward from the roots;

2) a leading global water technology company.

Xylem, a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, is the leading global provider of efficient, innovative and sustainable water technologies improving the way water is used, managed, conserved and re-used. Our international team is unified in a common purpose: creating advanced technology and other trusted solutions to solve the world’s water challenges. We are committed to creating an organization of inclusion and diversity, where everyone feels involved, respected, valued and connected, and where everyone is free to bring their authentic selves and ideas.

If you are excited and passionate about helping us #letssolvewater, we want to hear from you!

The Role: “Xylem seeks to hire a Strategic Buyer. Responsibilities include managing supplier relations, monitoring supplier performance, and driving supplier continuous improvement and productivity activities. This position will also include a cross brand working relationship with the buyers and Senior buyers in the various Treatment brands.

Maximizing cash flow with vendor payment and stocking. Support XPD (Xylem Product Development) projects and operational activities. Contribute to Idea Generation sessions with multifunctional team members to fill-in the saving projects funnel including Value Analysis & Value Engineering footprint projects including localization, if required. Active participant in Site Procurement, continuing team dynamic and culture of continuous improvement. Travel when required.

THIS POSITION CAN BE BASED INMILWAUKEE, WI OR ZELIENOPLE, PA

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

• Work with engineering to develop new and alternative suppliers
  
• Work with Senior buyers to support various projects, deadlines, or daily needs
  
• Visit supplier sites
  
• Complete usage forecasts
  
• Contribute to Supply Chain Development of assigned key Categories with RFQ, communication, follow up, negotiations, Statement of Work, LOI, contracts etc.
  
• Contribute to localization and outsourcing projects; working with supplier during the transition and support the implementation at receiving site
  
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to identify and support cost reduction projects including continuous improvements initiatives and follow through to completion to support department targets
  
• Analyze reports and investigate variances e.g. reasons or causes for cost deviation, escalate and liaise with internal stakeholders i.e. Planning, Finance and QEngineering as required
  
• Prepare, submit and Input capital expenditure applications (PAR) into in-house system.
  
• Provides purchasing support, as needed or defined by manager across all treatment brands (NAOT, Leopold & Sanitaire), utilizing multiple ERP systems.
  
• Active involvement in Value added/Value Engineering projects
  
• Establish and maintain standard cost reports. Lead the supplier standard cost resetting process (Annual Cost Roll) and work with engineering on regular quote workbook updates.
  
• Approve purchase requisitions, raise PO (if required)
  
• Project specific work across brands as assigned
  
• Maintain active listing of Xylem owned tooling at suppliers facilities and any changes that would occur during the year, making sure trade compliance policies, and asset valuation rules are followed.
  
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:

• Bachelors Degree in Business, supply Chain Management, or technical engineering degree combined with at least ten (10) years of related procurement, inventory management, and demonstrated global supply chain experience. Technical background preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must have basic knowledge of ERP systems

We Offer You More Than Just “A Job”

• Professional Development – To advance the capabilities of our people, we offer a wide variety of experiences to support our employees’ professional growth and continuous learning.
• Total Rewards – We offer comprehensive programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, work-life integration and corporate citizenship.
• Watermark – Watermark is our corporate social responsibility program working to provide education and access to safe water to ensure healthy lives, gender equality, and resilient communities. Employees have the opportunity to learn and volunteer on various water-related projects.
• Employee Networks – Our Employee Networks provide a professional, supportive network for employees from diverse backgrounds, including Women’s, LGBT and Allies, Veteran’s, People of Color and Allies, Hispanic Origin & Latin Affinity, Emerging Leaders, and Working Parents Networks.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

(The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters and must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend, and move about the facility
• Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from any disagreeable elements
• Standard weekly job hours: 40 hours

Xylem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.