About this role
Sourcing Program Manager
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.
About Xylem:
Xylem, Inc. is a global leader in water technology, committed to creating sustainable solutions that address the world’s most complex water challenges. We develop innovative and efficient systems that improve how water is managed, conserved, and reused—across the globe.
Position Summary:
We are hiring a Sourcing Manager. As a Sourcing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening Xylem’s supply base, optimizing total cost of ownership, and delivering materials and services that enable manufacturing excellence and long-term competitiveness. The Sourcing Program Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that align with business objectives and support new product introduction (NPI), cost reduction, supplier quality and capability. This role manages the end-to-end strategic sourcing lifecycle, including supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, supplier development, and performance improvement.
This individual will lead cross-functional initiatives with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Procurement teams to ensure a best-in-class, risk-mitigated, and value-driven supply base.
Key Responsibilities
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Sourcing Strategy
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Develop and implement commodity sourcing strategies aligned with global supply chain and product roadmap objectives.
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Drive sourcing projects and ensure they are completed on time, within scope, and within
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Monitor industry trends and identify sourcing opportunities that support cost competitiveness and innovation.
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Supplier Development
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Identify and onboard high-performing suppliers to support business growth and mitigate risk.
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Collaborate with Quality and Operations to elevate supplier capabilities and ensure alignment with Xylem’s performance standards.
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Supply Base Optimization
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Rationalize and consolidate the supplier base to reduce complexity and leverage economies of scale.
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Support dual-sourcing strategies and risk mitigation plans across key commodities and regions.
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Negotiations & Agreements
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Lead supplier ne