Sr. Manager Branch Procurement WSS

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 Branch Procurement Senior Manager WSS Procurement is responsible for leading and setting the procurement strategy across all WSS branches. This role owns how branch procurement functions operate ensuring alignment to Xylems strategic procurement objectives while enabling reliable compliant and efficient day-to-day purchasing execution.

The position serves as the senior procurement leader for all WSS branches balancing strategic sourcing supplier governance and cost management with oversight of tactical purchasing execution. The Branch Manager directly manages the consultant team responsible for transactional and tactical purchasing with a strong emphasis on standardization process discipline and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Branch Procurement Strategy & Governance

• Define and execute the overall procurement strategy for all WSS branches ensuring consistent processes controls and performance expectations across the network.
• Establish how branch procurement operations function including role clarity decision rights escalation paths and standard work.
• Ensure branch procurement activities are aligned with Xylem Global Procurement (XGP) category strategies policies and compliance requirements.
• Act as the primary procurement leader and escalation point for branch-level sourcing supplier and commercial issues.

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for branch-supported categories in alignment with global category management.
• Lead supplier selection RFx events negotiations and commercial agreements for strategic and high-impact spend.
• Own strategic supplier relationships impacting WSS branches including performance management QBRs scorecards and corrective actions.
• Build risk-mitigated sourcing strategies to ensure continuity of supply and operational resilience across branches.

Management of Tactical Purchasing & Consultant Team

• Directly manage the consultant team responsible for tactical and transactional purchasing activities across WSS branches.
• Set clear performance expectations KPIs and service-level requirements for day-to-day purchasing execution.
• Drive continuous improvement in purchasing accuracy responsiveness compliance and cycle times.
• Identify opportunities to standardize processes reduce rework and improve data quality within SAP and purchasing workflows.
• Partner with XGP and branch leadership to evolve the tactical purchasing model as business needs change.

Cost Management & Value Creation

• Drive branch-level cost reduction & harmonization initiatives VA/VE efforts and total cost of ownership (TCO) optimization.
• Leverage spend analytics SAP data and market intelligence to identify savings and productivity opportunities.
• Partner with Engineering Operations and Finance on localization make-versus-buy and design-to-value initiatives supporting branch needs.

Contracting Compliance & Systems

• Lead contract strategy and negotiations supporting WSS branch procurement including pricing agreements and service levels.
• Ensure compliance with Xylem procurement policies ethics standards and audit requirements across all branches.
• Maintain governance over SAP source lists info records outline agreements and procurement master data accuracy.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Communication

• Collaborate with branch operations planning quality logistics and finance to ensure procurement decisions support service levels and operational performance.
• Support NPIs engineering changes and branch growth initiatives with proactive sourcing and supplier alignment.
• Provide leadership with insights on market trends supplier risks inflation and capacity constraints impacting branch operations.

Key SAP Responsibilities

• Governance and oversight of purchasing master data accuracy (info records source lists pricing conditions).
• Review and approval of outline agreements purchasing contracts and sourcing documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement in SAP purchasing processes and data discipline across branches.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering or related field (APICS/ASCM certification preferred) or equivalent Xylem/Evoqua experience.
• 7 years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience including strategic sourcing and operational leadership.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams and/or outsourced or consultant-based purchasing models.
• Strong SAP MM expertise advanced Excel and data analytics skills.
• Proven ability to set strategy influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive continuous improvement in complex environments.

Implement safety protocols and ensure compliance with regulations
Identify and resolve any issues or delays in logistics operations

Budget and Cost Control
Develop and manage logistics budget
Analyze data and identify cost saving opportunities
Negotiate rates and contracts to reduce logistics costs
Monitor and track expenses to ensure budget adherence
Implement cost-saving measures while maintaining quality and efficiency

Customer Service
Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to ensure customer satisfaction
Address and resolve any customer complaints or issues regarding logistics
Maintain open communication with customers to understand their needs and expectations
Implement processes to improve customer experience and retention
Ensure all deliveries are made on time and in good condition for customer satisfaction.

Risk Management
Identify potential risks in logistics operations and implement risk management strategies
Develop contingency plans for potential disruptions or emergencies
Monitor compliance with safety and security protocols
Ensure proper insurance coverage for logistics operations
Address any issues or incidents promptly and effectively.

Team Management:
Lead and manage a team providing guidance feedback and support.
Set goals and KPIs for team members and monitor performance.
Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
Develop and implement training programs to keep team members updated on trends and strategies.

High Impact Behaviors:
Strategic Decision-Making: A manager must be able to assess complex situations consider long-term implications and make decisions that align with the
Resource Allocation: Allocate personnel tools and other resources efficiently to achieve project goals. Balance competing priorities and adapt as needed.
End-to-End Project Management: Lead improvement projects from initiation to completion. Monitor progress address challenges and ensure timely delivery of measurable results.

The estimated salary range for this position is $150000 to $160000 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.

Xylem does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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