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.
We are searching for a Buyer that will be a support in the management and fulfillment of orders to suppliers. He/She will take care of order entry and follow up. Also, will be a support in the selection, evaluation and management of suppliers in order to guarantee cost competitiveness.
Principal Responsibilities:
- The strategic buyer performs Direct / indirect material and services procurement activities and cost productivity for Xylem, focusing on goods and services supplies to Xylem Commercial Team offices and service locations;
- Identify and collect data on spend characteristics, internal customer requirements, influence supply and demand and collaborate with internal customers to drive procurement value and customer satisfaction;
- Provide a supplier base able to meet Xylem technical and service needs;
- Actively evaluate supplier performance and take action to increase supplier performance where necessary;
- Create RFQ and evaluate offers from incumbent and potential suppliers using established tools and procedures, negotiate and contract partners regionally. Maintain contracts considering all legal aspects and strategic fit;
- Create PO in the ERP system and follow up all the flow till the end of the process to meet business expectation;
- Follow-up, report, and take corrective actions based on KPIs (key performance indicators).
Key Relationships:
• External: Clients and Providers;
• Internal: All Xylem Departments.
Qualifications:
- At least 3/4 years of experience of Strategic Procurement preferably for International Industrial Company;
- Good skills in negotiation techniques;
- Fluent in oral and written English, fluent in Italian;
- Knowledge of common ERP’s and office desktop programs;
- preferable but not mandatory requirement is membership of the protected categories according to l. 68/99
Location: Lainate (MI)
Contract: full time, permanent
Smart working: 2 days per week
Bonus: welfare + company canteen
Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Xylem reserves the right to modify this job description or require that other tasks be performed as required by the business or job circumstances. (for example, but not limited to, personnel changes, technical developments, business needs, etc. ).
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.