Sr. Director, Procurement MCS
Sr. Director, Procurement MCS
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$ 150000 - 250000
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Job Description
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 23000 employees operating in over 150 countries Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the worlds most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.
We are in search of a seasoned and strategic Senior Director of Procurement to oversee the procurement operations for Measurement and Controls Solutions. This crucial position involves managing an annual expenditure of $802 million ensuring the streamlined and effective procurement of materials services and equipment vital to our business activities. Additionally this role will be instrumental in promoting product line and supplier simplification on a global scale within our Measurement and Control Solutions segment. Success in this position will depend heavily on team development and cultivating a high-performance culture.
Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement and integrate procurement strategies: Design and execute comprehensive procurement strategies that align with business objectives and category strategies that will drive productivity resilience & product margin improvement.
- Supplier management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure the delivery of high-quality products and services at competitive prices.
- Spend management: Oversee the management of an $802 million annual spend ensuring budget compliance cost control and financial performance.
- Team leadership: Lead mentor and develop a high-performing procurement team fostering a high impact culture collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Risk management: Identify and mitigate risks related to supply chain disruptions market fluctuations and supplier performance to ensure business continuity.
- Stakeholder collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders including operations finance and engineering teams to align procurement activities with business needs and objectives.
- Performance metrics: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure procurement effectiveness and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Closely integrate with Operations Engineering and Product Management to implement new products and redesigns introductions into production.
- 80/20: Partner with segment leadership to drive Xylems 80/20 transformation while playing a visible and impactful role in the Product Line Simplification workstream.
- Simplification: Partner with category management and operations to reduce SQUs and drive consolidation of spend towards strategic suppliers.
- Sustainability: Drive Xylems sustainability goals including but not limited to Watermark Supplier Diversity Ecovadis CDP and Xylems 2030 water goals.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Cost: Achieve savings objectives and manage working capital contributions including payment terms and community metrics.
- Performance: Guarantee suppliers meet quality standards and on-time delivery goals.
- Technology: Ensure access to supplier-driven technologies and innovations.
- Savings Funnel: Generate a substantial pool of ideas with impacts extending beyond the current fiscal year.
- Execute and promote the implementation of Coupa SAP S4 and other digital procurement initiatives.
Qualifications: Education Experience Skills Abilities License/Certification:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in business administration procurement materials or logistics management engineering or a related field. Graduate/masters level preferred.
- 10 years of relevant experience in procurement preferably within a comparable role
- Experience in multiple areas of procurement (e.g. indirect/direct categories strategy/ planning program management)
- Experience leading/supporting a cross-functional team (e.g. procurement product development finance)
- Fluent in oral and written English
- International professional experience preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
- Build positive relationships and represent Procurement with cross-functional business partners (e.g. category management teams and local site procurement teams etc.)
- Lead and manage an effective team that optimizes delivering business results
- Provide coaching and counselling to develop next level of leaders and manage succession plans
Travel requirement: Ability to travel as requested (approximately 40%)
The estimated salary range at this professional level is $150000 to $250000 plus pay is dependent on multiple factors such as skills experience and work location. At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package including Medical Dental Vision plans Wellness programs 401(k) with company contribution paid time off paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement
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.
At Xylem youll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our 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 Xylems transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
