Senior Category Manager, Contract Manufacturing
Xylem
Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. 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.
Job Summary:
The Senior Category Manager is charged with maintaining a deep knowledge of global market trends, segmenting suppliers, and constructing business-aligned strategies executed worldwide. This role emphasizes sourcing, negotiation, and fostering supplier relationships on an international scale. The position involves overseeing vendor partnerships to ensure global supply chain stability, leading indirectly a large team to align with strategic goals, and resolving complex supply issues that arise across borders. The candidate will design comprehensive global procurement strategies, enforce compliance, and manage budgets to optimize financial performance. Initial duties include observing team dynamics and recording expenses to support strategic planning. The ideal candidate brings extensive international procurement expertise and robust leadership skills. Experience with global supply chains and contract negotiations is crucial for success. Joining this forward-thinking team provides an opportunity to shape worldwide procurement operations, offering a platform for significant career advancement in a challenging and dynamic global context. This role is perfect for those with a strategic mindset, ready to lead on a global stage with a commitment to excellence. This position will report to the Global Director of Contract Manufacturing and Electronics, based in Switzerland.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Identify, benchmark, select and contract suppliers in the field of Electronic Assemblies and Contract Manufacturing within defined delegation of authority.
Serve as relationship manager of relevant suppliers, ensuring performance against their commitments and business requirements.
Manage an annual category spend of approximately $450m USD, in leading collaboration with the Strategic Buyers at the various manufacturing sites in the Americas.
Develop and execute a category strategy, giving strategic direction to the procurement organization and business stakeholders in the Americas.
Identify and execute sustainable means of cost reduction, particularly in the fields of automation, Should Costing and Value Engineering.
QUALIFICATIONS :
BS Degree in Engineering, Economics or an equivalent field
Profound experience in the field of Electronics Manufacturing Services, including global Supply Chain of Electronics
Track record of mastering complex negotiations
Strong project management and matrix organization collaboration skills
Effective written and oral communication
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
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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 inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.
At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.
Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation
$84k - $125k
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