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 |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! For more information, please visit us at www.xylem.com​.

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, Emerging Leaders, and Working Parents Networks.

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

• Manages strategic development and implementation of procurement initiatives to support continuous improvement.
• Follow established procedures to select suppliers for procurement of materials and goods during the New Product Introduction process
• Coordinates ramp-up and ramp-down of new projects
• Coordinates the change management process for changes and new projects including worksheets, and purchase orders
• Manages War Room activities for assigned product lines
• Execute on responsibilities as assigned by immediate management

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

• BS/BA in Business, Supply Chain Management, or technical engineering degree with five (5) years of related procurement, inventory management, and demonstrated global supply chain experience.
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Excellent multi-tasking, and time management skills.
• Familiarity with sourcing processes
• Previous experience with project management desirable
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional team members

Physical Demands:

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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
• Work is typically performed in an office setting and includes the use of general office equipment
  • Daily walking throughout manufacturing areas may be necessary based upon job demands.
• Standard weekly job hours: 40 hours
  • Sitting, standing, reaching, and bending may be necessary
  • May require occasional light lifting (10-20 lbs.)

Work Environment:

(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.)

• Manufacturing environment subject to loud noises, moving machinery and equipment, and climate changes.
• Office is a typical climate-controlled office environment requiring the use of standard office equipment.

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.

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.