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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.

THE ROLE : The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for driving purchasing decisions based on scenario analysis, market trends, and cost and negotiate contracts with key suppliers. He/She collaborates with the procurement department and identify and follow up with potential new suppliers. Conducts market research, create forecasts and cost estimates, and are responsible for hiring, training, and managing procurement department employees. Along with XGP’s Category Managers, he/she will maintain strategic sourcing relationships, develop strong partnerships, contracts and agreements with suppliers and serve as a second tier escalation point with suppliers and providers.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Evaluating sourcing procedures and presenting improvement strategies to senior management for approval.

• Analyzing and calculating procurement costs and developing cost reduction strategies.

• Negotiating contracts with key suppliers, including costs and terms of supply, service, and quality.

• Collaborating with the procurement department to identify and pursue new supplier opportunities.

• Conducting market research, as well as creating cost estimates and forecasts.

• Hiring, training, and managing procurement department employees.

• Estimating risks and applying risk minimizing techniques, as well as negotiating contracts that comply with industry regulations.

• Maintaining strategic sourcing relationships and developing strong partnerships.

• Negotiate contract modifications, follow-up quotations, revisions, terms and conditions with vendors.

• Work with business partners to identify and drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) process improvements to reduce costs.

• Partner with all other elements of sourcing and procurement (Business Services, Financial Analysis and Reporting, and Business Relationship teams).

• Provide regular project status information to team members, including attending required meetings and follow-up on action items.

• Identify and manage performance improvement dependencies and critical path issues.

• Assist in the establishment and administration of unit policies, procedures and systems.

• Establish the rules and methods to assess existing supplier performance, and the selection methods/criteria for new partners.

• Translate the strategy into vision and communicate throughout the organization and with key external stakeholders to ensure alignment.

• Administer contracts in accordance with company and customer policies and procedures, provide interpretation and analysis of contract documents and review and evaluate customer requests for changes in or revisions of contracts that involve technical specifications, cost, or schedule impact on the company.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain or relevant experience

• 8-10 years of Experience in Procurement and Sourcing.

• Proven ability to manage a team of supply chain professionals both locally and remotely (direct and indirect reports).

• Proven negotiation and facilitation skills with Suppliers

• Strong experience and understanding of supply chain systems and ERP software.

• Analytical, data driven approach with general financial analysis skills.

• Change Management Skills

• Must be capable of identifying opportunities and drive improvements from long standing relationships and implement new processes as required.

• Success in working with Supply Chains to optimize Service and Inventory Costs

• Project Management Skills – Has demonstrated success in managing complex projects.

• Excellent communication and influencing skills

• Strong Ability to act independently using own judgment and initiative

• Ability to interface with all levels of organization

• Lean Six Sigma skills are a plus

• Exceptional and well-respected partnering skills with both internal and external stakeholders

• Travel as needed

DAY IN THE LIFE:

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

• Light lifting (20-25 lbs.)

• Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility

• Warehouse and office environments as well as the ability to work from home occasionally.

• Typical climate controlled office environment requiring the use of standard office equipment.

Salary range:

$91,500.00 - $164,500.00

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.

At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We embrace diversity and prioritize our employees' well-being through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.

Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation