Description

We’re Hiring for a Jr. Buyer!

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 paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark!

THE ROLE: The Jr. Buyer will be responsible for procuring & monitoring the movement of materials to meet production needs. In this role, the incumbent will also obtain materials using engineering & production schedules to maintain inventory at planned levels. Ensures material standards are met and non-conformances or variances are resolved. Monitors cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value. We offer a full benefits package to include 4 WEEKS Paid Time Off (PTO) for hourly positions, health, dental, vision, investment savings plan, and other additional miscellaneous benefits. Xylem will provide paid training for CDL upgrades (if applicable).

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

• Assist in developing annual sourcing goals & put steps in place to achieve them (new supplier qualification, RFQ’s, renegotiations, suggest potential engineering redesigns for cost savings, internal company spending review, credit card holders review, etc.)
• Set-up in internal & external Kanban program & educate newer suppliers on the Kanban program & set-up.
• Daily Kanban management
• Manage daily New Buy, Late & Kanban reports for actions needed.
• Create & manage supplier VMI contracts by creating, ceasing or modifying Agreements as needed.
• Facilitate supplier meetings with Inspector & Engineers as needed regarding quality issues to find resolution.
• Work with Xylem Global Procurement Management Team on various cost savings & supplier projects
• Conduct in indirect/purchase requisition ordering.
• Assist in researching & communicate ECO cost impacts to internal departments.
• Assist in ECO supplier notifications & PO updates.
• Perform Oracle New Part Set-up & Maintenance
• Conduct Kaizen/continuous events & implement procurement department-related improvement processes.
• Work toward goal of achieving of 98% incoming inspection quality passing rates. 
• Work toward goal of achieving of 95% OTD from suppliers. 
• Assist in monthly department safety audits & reports findings.
• Participate in War Room spend audits, review & make cost spend recommendations/changes where needed.
• Assist in reconciling any Receiving, Incoming Inspection or Accounts Payable issues as needed to properly receive, return &/or pay for goods.
• Assist in as needed inventory audits. 
• Assist in running reports for Supplier Scorecards, issue Corrective Action Plans & regularly audit Supplier performance, including site visits & report reviews.
• Participates in internal employee committee to assist with sources best venues, material costs & services.
• Assist in Reconciling month-end reports.
• Reconcile p-card monthly with Concur.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• 1-3 yrs. of supply chain/procurement experience
• The ability to analyze bills of materials for cost, lead time accuracy 100%
• The ability to multi-task
• College degree & any supply chain course or certifications are preferred.

SALARY:

The estimated salary range for this position is $25.00 to $31.00 plus bonus. Starting 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.

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 portfolio of smart 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.