Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. 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.

Procurement Manager

We are looking for a Procurement Manager to lead and transform procurement across our Nordics sales and service business (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), managing a spend of approx. 65M$ and playing a key role in driving margin expansion, supply chain resilience, and strategic supplier partnerships.

Role is responsible for developing and implementing strategic actions together with Xylem global category managers and local procurement teams in the Nordics. Role is also responsible for providing hands-on support for local procurement teams in larger commercial negotiations and key customer projects, while also being first level of escalation in case of unexpected events.

Role is reporting to our Regional Procurement Manager, and you will represent Procurement within Nordics local leadership team as well as being part of Xylem Global Procurement.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing spend of approximately 65 MUSD and achieving expected productivity, process improvements, working capital, risk reductions and secure full alignment with cross-functional business related targets.

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with business objectives, group priorities and local business needs. Key spend areas are Pump stations, Control panels, Electrical hardware, Fabrications and Contractors.

• Lead sourcing initiatives, evaluate and develop suppliers, and negotiate contracts to ensure quality, reliability and value.

• Build strong supplier relationships, conduct performance evaluations, and ensure suppliers compliance with Xylems standards and policies

• Develop and manage procurement budgets, tracking expenditures and ensuring alignment with financial goals.

• Identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities across procurement and end to end supply chain

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or a related field

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in procurement roles, including at least 2 years in a people leadership role or equivalent experience such as category management

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Advanced understanding of procurement systems and performance analysis.

• Experience with SAP S4 Hana is meritorious as Xylem are rolling out this as our future ERP platform.

• Experience managing budgets and driving cost optimization strategies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead end-to-end projects, allocate resources effectively, and manage competing priorities

Everyone's equal value 

We want people, regardless of skin color, age, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity, to feel at home, not just at Xylem, but everywhere in the world. For us, diversity, equality, and inclusion mean more than just a policy or a set of methods. Diversity, equality, and inclusion are fundamental parts of our corporate culture and are the key to long-term growth. 

Feel free to visit us at https://www.xylem.com/sv-se/  

Why Work at Xylem!

We offer you a creative and international environment where you get the opportunity to focus on your personal and professional development together with committed and helpful colleagues. Engage as a volunteer through Xylem´s business program for community initiatives Xylem Watermark: www.xylemwatermark.com.

Application

We look forward to receiving your application in English. Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process if we find the right candidate.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Recruiter Leila Sayyad, [email protected].

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 inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.