Sr. Buyer

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.

THE ROLE: The Sr. Buyer will be responsible for delivering an efficient and responsive service to the business in the procurement of materials for Xylems Buffalo manufacturing operation. This includes managing the performance of suppliers for quality cost and delivery for a supply base both inside and outside the US.

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

• Effectively manage suppliers and collaborate with internal team members delivering excellent customer service and supplier inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.
• Responsible for communicating with department representatives for supplies and budget guidelines and confirmation of order quantity pricing and availability.
• Will manage and track the sourcing process to ensure parts and products are sourced on time with quality and within targets to support milestones and build or supply requirements
• Responsible for the accurate creation of purchase orders and communication of orders to vendors.
• Will negotiate effectively with suppliers and with internal departments regarding the purchasing of products and parts
• Responsible for carrying out duties in a manner that establishes and maintains strong and trusting relationships with suppliers
• Will seek to continuously improve the companys position and identify component savings opportunities
• Responsible for working collaboratively with other teams on invoice problem resolution.
• Will administer returns processing/credits as required
• Will ensure audit compliance and order accuracy and undertake periodic SAP system clean up.
• Will work with accounts payable for new vendor set-up.
• Will analyze price trends and assess their impact on future activities as well as continuously develop market knowledge. Understand what is happening at market level and use this knowledge to help influence procurement activities within the organization.
• Responsible for completing all activities in full compliance with company procedures for Health & Safety and Environmental requirements. Cooperates with managers and other employees to help everyone stay safe. Takes immediate action where deficiencies are identified to prevent harm to self and others.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors 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
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Meticulous with good attention to detail
• Good planning analytical and organizational skills
• Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Commercial awareness and good all-round business skills
• A high standard of numeracy in order to analyze facts and figures
• Comfortable leading negotiations and networking
• Ability to cope with the pressure of demanding targets and tight deadlines
• Tact and diplomacy
• Assist Xylem Global Procurement team with data collection outsourcing and communication.
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be required based on organizational needs.

DAY IN THE LIFE:

In this role the working environment is typical office and manufacturing floor addition this role may travel approximately 10%.

The estimated salary range for this position is $80000 to $90000 plus pay is dependent on multiple factors such as skills experience and work location and is not typically at the top of the range. At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package including Medical Dental Vision plans 401(k) with company contribution paid time off paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.

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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.