Strategic Buyer, Motors - Montecchio Maggiore, Italia - Xylem

Xylem

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Montecchio Maggiore, Italia

3 settimane fa

Inviato da:

Piero Bianchi

Reclutatore di talenti per beBee

Descrizione

Overview of Xylem

Xylem, a leading global water technology company with
over employees, dedicated to solving the world's most challenging water issues, is the leading global provider of efficient, innovative and sustainable water technologies improving the way water is used, managed, conserved and re-used.

Our international team is unified in a common purpose:
creating advanced technology and other trusted solutions to solve the world's water challenges.

We are committed to creating an organization of inclusion and diversity, where everyone feels involved, respected, valued and connected, and where everyone is free to bring their authentic selves and ideas.

The role:

For our Manufacturing site in Montecchio Maggiore (VI), with over 700 employees, we are looking to hire a MOTORS STRATEGIC BUYER.

He/she will manage the supply base, leading tactical and operational purchasing activities with focus on negotiate the best conditions, formalize agreements, pushing for flexibility and high service level.

In specified cases he/she manages shared vendors (having responsibilities expanding on Applied Water Systems-EU area) - that are delivering products/services in more than one location - with high possibility to leverage.

Principal Responsibilities:

Monitor market material trends and suppliers. Explore alternative sources for goods and materials. Undertake research on and evaluate existing and new suppliers in order to reduce costs where possible. Perform tenders and issue request for quotations/proposals (RFQ/RFP) to potential suppliers. Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible.
Negotiate contracts, improved prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing procurement and negotiation best practice tools and methods (SCA, Supplier assessments, etc.). Build, maintain and manage supplier relationship. Ensure good communication, professional and consistent approach in relation to supplier.
Work collaboratively with other Site Procurement structures and Xylem Global Procurement regarding definition and implementation of procurement strategy to achieve global, regional and local benefits through alignment and leverage of purchasing power. Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement.
Deliver site sourcing projects on time and to target savings; provide accurate and timely visibility of ongoing project progress; participate in site project review.
Ensure spend and sourcing projects are associated to budgets and where appropriate savings can be tracked to P&L, with Finance signoff.
Support the preparation and the approval of Project Appropriation Request (PAR) with preliminary supply chain, development leadtime, preliminary cost and capital investment. Execute and manage the PO for tools, prototypes and samples in accordance with existing policies.
Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures. Knowledge and utilization of the PSP (Premier Sourcing Process) and Site certification requirements (ISO 9001 etc.).
Contribute to site budget process and standard costs setting, Purchasing Price Variance management (PPV) including Pricelist management (invoice control & credit notes) by Categories/vendors assigned;

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in any Commercial Discipline Technical or Economics; or High school technical diploma

- +3 years of
experience in Procurement of Motors and Motors parts:

Proven track record of execution excellence, successful negotiation and delivering results
Fluent in English & Italian
Basic knowledge of reading technical drawings and specification
Knowledge of ERP systems and procurement tools
Professional Certifications as a plus: CIPS (Chartered institute of Procurement & Supply) or CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) and/or PMI (Project Management Institute).

Location:
Montecchio Maggiore (VI)

Travel: 25% in Italy & Europe

Smart working: 2 days per week

Benefit:
Company bonus + canteen

Contract:
Permanent

We Offer You More Than Just "A Job"

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, worklife 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.