Buyer @ Xylem | Simplify Jobs

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Full-Time

Buyer

Posted on 1/6/2023

Xylem

5,001-10,000 employees

Innovative water solutions

Hardware

Industrial & Manufacturing

Junior, Mid

Auburn, AL, USA + 1 more

Required Skills

Communications

Oracle

Excel/Numbers/Sheets

Requirements

Education: B.S. required (B.S. in Supply Chain Management preferred)
3+ years of related experience
Experience with ERP-LX/BPICS, MS Office Suite, Business Objects, Oracle preferred
Advanced MS Excel skills strongly preferred
Self-motivated, ability to work independently
Strong project management skillset

Responsibilities

Responsibility for one or more major commodities such as castings, motors, injection molded plastics, raw materials (metals) etc., plus a mix of other non-major commodities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Forecast future requirements and pricing for assigned commodities based on prevailing market conditions and volume fluctuations
Utilize competitive quoting to improve TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)
Continuously evaluate the supply chain to maintain a high standard of purchased value-right mix of cost, quality and delivery
Recover funds related to non-conforming material and warranty
Drive improvement to key metrics, including; OTD/OTP, PPM, Lead-time, Pay Terms
Own and maintain the relationship between Auburn Ops and the supplier
Responsible for invoice reconciliation to ensure on-time payment to supply base
Load and maintain accurate/up to date system parameters (Cost, Lead-time, Supplier, etc)
Collaborate with Xylem Global Procurement (XGP) on strategic sourcing activities to drive supply base optimization, cost reduction, quality improvement and OTD. Responsible for cross-functional communication (Engineering, Quality, XGP, Suppliers, etc) to drive on-time project closure
Engage and support Purchasing Specialists and Inventory Analysts to increase throughput, reduce inventory, and improve value. Cross-trained as back-up during absences
Participate and support Xylem new product development programs, from inception to launch
Embrace continuous improvement ideas and methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) to improve upon purchasing policies, procedures and practices, as well as participate and contribute to larger facility and organization optimization

Description

We’re Hiring for aBuyer!

If you are excited and passionate about helping#LetsSolveWater, consider joining our team today! Xylem, Inc.is a leading global water technology company servicing more than 150 countries and is dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues. We are looking for individuals to join our mission by exceeding customer expectations through smart sustainable solutions.At Xylem, you will have the opportunity to solve water by participating in our paidVolunteer Program, Xylem Watermark!

THE ROLE:TheBuyerwill be responsible for controlling purchase order execution for the facility. Ordering the right amount of material to satisfy customer demand, while protecting the company from excess and obsolete inventory whenever possible. Responsible for developing accurate inventory forecasts, using all available business data during creation. We offer a full benefits package to include Flexible Time Off (FTO)forsalaried positions, health, dental, vision, investment savings plan, and additional miscellaneous benefits.

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

•Responsibility for one or more major commodities such as castings, motors, injection molded plastics, raw materials (metals) etc., plus a mix of other non-major commodities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
•Forecast future requirements and pricing for assigned commodities based on prevailing market conditions and volume fluctuations
•Utilize competitive quoting to improve TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)
•Continuously evaluate the supply chain to maintain a high standard of purchased value—right mix of cost, quality and delivery
•Recover funds related to non-conforming material and warranty
•Drive improvement to key metrics, including; OTD/OTP, PPM, Lead-time, Pay Terms
•Own and maintain the relationship between Auburn Ops and the supplier
•Responsible for invoice reconciliation to ensure on-time payment to supply base
•Load and maintain accurate/up to date system parameters (Cost, Lead-time, Supplier, etc)
•Collaborate with Xylem Global Procurement (XGP) on strategic sourcing activities to drive supply base optimization, cost reduction, quality improvement and OTD. Responsible for cross-functional communication (Engineering, Quality, XGP, Suppliers, etc) to drive on-time project closure.
•Engage and support Purchasing Specialists and Inventory Analysts to increase throughput, reduce inventory, and improve value. Cross-trained as back-up during absences.
•Participate and support Xylem new product development programs, from inception to launch.
•Embrace continuous improvement ideas and methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) to improve upon purchasing policies, procedures and practices, as well as participate and contribute to larger facility and organization optimization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•Education: B.S. required (B.S. in Supply Chain Management preferred)

•3+ years of related experience

•Experience with ERP-LX/BPICS, MS Office Suite, Business Objects, Oracle preferred

•Advanced MS Excel skills strongly preferred

•Self-motivated, ability to work independently

•Strong project management skillset

At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG). Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Xylem prohibits discrimination, harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors.

Join the global Xylem team today! Xylem is a team creating advanced technology solutions to the world’s water challenges through developing new technologies and services that will improve the way water is used, conserved, and re-used in the future is central to our work. Our products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor, and return water to the environment, in public utility, industrial, residential, and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolioofsmart metering, network technologies and advanced analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities.

Disclaimer: The information listed within this job description is designed to indicate the general nature of work expected for this position and shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required in this position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship. Xylem reserves the right to modify this job description or assign other duties to this position as needed.

Xylem

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Xylem helps consumers solve water. The company works to bring clean water, sanitation and hygiene education to schools and communities in emerging markets, and respond with water solutions when disaster strikes around the globe

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$10.2M

Headquarters

Washington, District of Columbia

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 0%

1 year growth

↑ 1%

2 year growth

↑ 24%

Benefits

Professional Development – To advance the capabilities of our people, we offer a wide variety of experiences to support our employees’ professional growth and continuous learning.

Total Rewards – We offer comprehensive programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, work-life integration and corporate citizenship.

Watermark – Watermark is our corporate social responsibility program working to provide education and access to safe water to ensure healthy lives, gender equality, and resilient communities. Employees have the opportunity to learn and volunteer on various water-related projects.

Employee Networks – Our Employee Networks provide a professional, supportive network for employees from diverse backgrounds, including Women’s, LGBT+ and Allies, Veteran’s, People of Color and Allies, Hispanic Origin & Latin Affinity, Emerging Leaders, and Working Parents Networks.

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