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.

XYLEM is looking for a new colleague for the following position:

Procurement Manager Eastern Europe

Responsibilities

• Performs material and services procurement activities and cost productivity for Xylem, focusing on goods and services supplies to Xylem Commercial Team offices and service locations in Eastern Europe

• Primary growth center representative in designated Xylem commodity teams. Conducts procurement activities for strategic commodities directed and managed by Procurement Europe, including execute category strategies, policies, and guidance.

• Defines, and implements sourcing strategies, including portfolio analysis, supply base optimization, supply chain optimization

• Leads, coordinates and performs procurement activities in Supplier Development-, Value Engineering-, and Product Development-projects.

• Identifies internal customer requirements across the entire organization and collaborates with internal customers to drive procurement value and customer satisfaction.

• Coordinates with regional Buyers and all other counterparts (Sales, Operations, After-sales support, Quality, Engineering, Logistics, Material Planning, etc.) and stakeholders to determine supplier performance as it impacts commodity strategies, contract management, and overall commodity supplier management

REQUIRED SKILLS / EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:

• Degree qualified (or equivalent; at a minimum Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field)

• Proficient with Microsoft applications

• Exceptional negotiation, commercial and stakeholder engagement and project management skills

• Project Management Background

• Strong knowledge of international logistics

• Extensive experience (min. 4 years) with procurement in comparable role

• Experience from multiple industries

• Fluent in oral and written English language

• Valid driver’s license.

Desirable:

• Experience of following commodities: electronic hardware, control panels, polymerics, castings, metal machining, MRO, car fleet, facility management

• Experience of Continuous Improvement tools and techniques

• Experience of VA/VE projects

• TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) process development

• Experience of working within the Water Industry

• Experience of working within a sales organisation

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Proven Negotiator at all levels.

• Working cross functionally across a complex organizational structure

• Strong customer service focus when dealing with internal and external stakeholders

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Strong Supplier Relationship management skills

• Excellent time management skills and the ability and willingness to multi task

• Flexibility and readiness to adapt to changing priorities

• Ability to work independently and with a team

• Experience in creating and managing supplier contracts

• Project Management

• Continuous Improvement Mind-set Attention to detail, accuracy, work under pressure to deadlines, sense of urgency.

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.