Join xylem in the global mission to #letssolvewater! As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.
job summary:
the procurement specialist is responsible for providing technical expertise and support to ensure that procurement processes and activities meet standards. This role involves conducting procurement analyses, performing data analysis, and developing and implementing procurement plans. The procurement specialist works closely with cross-functional teams to address procurement issues, perform cost analysis, and implement cost-saving measures. Additionally, this role involves training and mentoring procurement staff and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
key responsibilities:
* develop and execute best-in-class sourcing strategies to meet/exceed both short and long term expectations.
* drive sustainable supplier performance vs key performance indicators (kpi’s), including but not limited to; quality, delivery, consolidation, risk management, sustainability, diversity, and working capital.
* cultivate key partnerships with strategic suppliers, driving synergies via leveraging global spend and global suppliers to maximize performance while minimizing risk to the business.
* maintain an effective supply chain that consistently provides xylem’s manufacturing facilities with conforming product when they need it and at the best cost.
* partner with regional procurement leaders, r&d and engineering (key stakeholders) when developing overall category strategies and have a clear understanding of the internal voice of the customer (voc).
* predict future global trends and disruptions within the industry and utilize de-risking methodologies to effectively increase supply chain resiliency.
* work horizontally to stay abreast with changing technology and demand and have clear understanding of product taxonomy to a sub-tier level. Drive opportunities to continually create productivity projects and lead the sourcing efforts needed to ensure project execution.
* identify & execute second sourcing and regional sourcing initiatives to meet company objectives.
* host regular cross functional category project meetings, closely monitoring progress to committed timeline. Establish and maintain a corporate category council to educate and collect voc from stakeholders.
* drive a continuous improvement mindset in an environment with a track record of achieving significant productivity improvement (quality, service levels, delivery and cost) year over year.
* analyze spend data and present insights and recommendations based on the needs of the audience.
* ensure that all applicable suppliers have current corporate supply agreements (csa) in place, are up-to-date with latest corporate expectations and suppliers are fully compliant.
high impact behaviors:
* strategic vision and foresight: senior professionals should have the ability to develop and communicate a clear vision for the future, anticipate trends, and prepare the organization to adapt to changes.
* mentorship and talent development: they should actively mentor junior colleagues, helping to shape the next generation of leaders.
* influential leadership: senior professionals must be able to influence and inspire others, both within and outside the organization.
qualifications:
* bachelor’s in business administration, supply chain management, or related field with at least 5 years experience or equivalent work experience that provides exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts.
* strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., excel, sql).
* in-depth understanding of inventory management principles and practices.
* experience with conducting inventory audits and implementing process improvements.
* proficiency in inventory management software and systems.
* ability to work collaboratively with other departments to resolve inventory issues.
* proven ability to influence and drive change across various levels of the organization.
* exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey complex information to stakeholders.
* solid project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
join the global xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of diversity, equity and inclusion in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.
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