Buyer (Branch & Site Support)

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.

Buyer (Branch & Site Support)

Location: Monterrey Nuevo León Mexico (Hybrid)
Function: Procurement / Supply Chain
Reports To: (Andrei Grumeza) Procurement Leader

Position Summary

Xylem is seeking a motivated and customer-focused Buyer to support our manufacturing site and branch network operations across North America. This role is responsible for executing purchasing activities ensuring material availability supporting internal customers and maintaining strong supplier relationships.

The successful candidate will work closely with Planning Operations Engineering Quality Logistics and Finance to understand internal customer requirements and ensure the timely procurement of materials and services. This position provides an excellent opportunity for an early-career supply chain professional to develop expertise in procurement planning supplier management inventory management and manufacturing operations within a global organization.

Because this role supports stakeholders throughout North America strong English communication skills are required.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Execution

• Create manage and monitor purchase orders to support manufacturing site and branch network requirements.
• Follow up with suppliers on order acknowledgments delivery commitments pricing and shipment status.
• Support RFQ activities by soliciting supplier quotations for materials and services.
• Compare supplier quotations based on price lead time availability and requirements and provide recommendations to procurement leadership.
• Expedite critical orders and proactively manage supply risks that may impact customer deliveries or production schedules.
• Support supplier onboarding activities and procurement documentation requirements.

Supplier Coordination and Performance Support

• Maintain professional relationships with suppliers to support service quality and delivery performance.
• Assist in resolving supplier-related issues involving delivery quality or commercial concerns.
• Support supplier performance monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate supplier concerns and risks to internal stakeholders in a timely manner.

Planning and Inventory Support

• Partner with Planning and Operations teams to support material availability and continuity of supply.
• Review material requirements generated through MRP and ensure timely execution of purchasing activities.
• Monitor inventory levels supplier lead times shortages and excess inventory.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve inventory management and supplier performance.

Internal Customer Support

• Develop a strong understanding of manufacturing branch operations and internal customer requirements.
• Serve as a key procurement contact for material availability purchase order status and supplier-related inquiries.
• Support cross-functional teams in addressing operational challenges and material supply issues.
• Participate in projects supporting business growth operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Data Analysis and Continuous Improvement

• Utilize Microsoft Excel and business systems to analyze purchasing inventory and supplier performance data.
• Prepare reports and metrics to support procurement and operational decision-making.
• Participate in Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to drive process efficiency and eliminate waste.
• Support standardization and improvement of procurement processes across the organization.

ERP and Systems Support

• Execute purchasing transactions within SAP and other enterprise systems.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records supplier information and procurement data.
• Support data integrity and compliance within procurement systems.
• Assist with system improvements and process optimization activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Logistics Operations Management Engineering or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in Supply Chain Procurement Materials Management Planning Operations or a related function.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills including data analysis pivot tables reporting and spreadsheet management.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills required.
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment based in Monterrey Mexico.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP or SAP S/4HANA.
• Experience in purchasing planning inventory management manufacturing or distribution environments.
• Exposure to Lean continuous improvement or Six Sigma principles.
• APICS/ASCM coursework or certification a plus

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Procurement Fundamentals
• Analytical Thinking
• Communication and Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement
• Accountability and Ownership
• Problem Solving

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.