Technical Strategic Buyer Water Pumps

Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.
- The role:

- For our Manufacturing site in Montecchio Maggiore (VI) with over 800 employees, we are seeking a Technical Strategic Buyer.
- Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or Technical Diploma (Technical, or Business Management or Economics)
- Experience in technical components
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing company in a similar role
- Fluent in English and Italian
- Experience in Negotiation & Contracts Cost Management
- CONTRACT: Permanent, full time- LOCATION: Montecchio Maggiore (VI)- BENEFIT: Smart working (2 days per week), company bonus + company canteen- Travel requirement: 30% of the time in Italy & Europe- Principal Responsibilities:

- IMPACT
- Ensure new products and related supply chain have a cost-effective design while fulfilling all applicable technical specifications and full compliance with Xylem commodity strategies, policies, and other commodity guidance.
- Secure planning and execution of procurement activities in accordance with project specifications and the product development process.
- PRIORITIZATION AND PLANNING:

- COLLABORATION AND TEAMWORK:

- INNOVATION/ KNOWLEDGE
- Challenge the existing supply chains, suppliers, technologies and manufacturing methods.
- Actively search for suppliers, products, processes and tools to secure cost effectiveness, quality and service according to expectations.
- Develop and improve the function for new products and value engineering.
- VALUE-BASED DECISION MAKING:

- COMMUNICATION
- Sign off product development stage gate presentations on behalf of EMEA procurement. React to any signs of suggested product designs or supply chains that is not optimal from a cost effectiveness standpoint.
- Proactive communicate with commodity managers and site procurement organizations to secure the supplier base are able to support company needs for product development and serial production.
- RISK
- React to any signs of suggested product designs or supply chains that is not optimal from a cost effectiveness standpoint.
- Secure short time from final specification to market for new products.
- Actively search information about financial status, legal irregularities, sustainability and other aspects for suppliers that might harm Xylem as a cooperation partner and customer.
- DECISION MAKING AUTHORITIES
- Sign off on supplier contracts, purchase orders and other supplier actions as per delegation of authority.
- Developing and validating off stage gate presentations and suggested decisions on behalf of AWS-EU procurement.
- CONTRACT: Permanent, full time
- LOCATION: Montecchio Maggiore (VI)
- BENEFIT: Smart working (2 days per week), company bonus + company canteen
- TRAVEL requirement: 30% of the time in Italy & Europe

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 diversity, equity and inclusion in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.