Sr. Buyer

at Xylem in Morton Grove, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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 Sr. Buyer will be responsible for analyzing and processing authorized requisitions by establishing sources of supply and issuing financially binding purchase orders to obtain needed materials and services required by Xylem. This position will also be responsible for managing and maintaining the design of the current product as well as future design changes as market needs change within Xylem’s global sites. We offer a full benefits package to include Flexible Time Off (FTO) for salaried positions, health, dental, vision, investment savings plan, and additional miscellaneous benefits.

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

· Implement sourcing strategies and supplier relationships to leverage Xylem purchases and customers’ requirements.

· Creates plans to achieve cost saving targets.

· Negotiate purchase contracts with selected suppliers and follows up on delivery and quality compliance.

· Responsible for maintaining proper inventory levels and part ordering policies in MRP software systems.

· Analyze and interpret MRP reports and take appropriate courses of action.

· Recommends design change to customer product and initiates new supply programs favorable to Xylem in areas of Production, Inventory Control, and Quality improvement.

· Correspond with Xylem sites worldwide pertaining to specifications, drawings, product life cycle, bids, quotations, and other matters relative to purchasing or product design and follow up.

· Manage suppliers to the levels of delivery and quality performance required by Xylem.

· Familiar with competitive worldwide market situations and material alternatives. Research to benchmark suppliers and processes.

· Assist Xylem Global Procurement team with data collection, outsourcing and communication.

· Additional duties and responsibilities may be required based on organizational needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Accounting, or related field

· CPSM Certification is a plus.

· 3-5 years of relevant experience

· Strong people skills and ability to effectively interact with all levels of external and internal customers.

· Effective verbal/ written communication and presentation skills

Salary range:

$70,500.00 – $126,500.00

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