Procurement Manager
8 months ago
Employment Information
Date: Apr 15, 2024
Location: Pittsburgh, PA, US, 15106
Company: Evoqua
About Evoqua Water Technologies
We are excited to announce that Evoqua has now joined Xylem. By uniting our complementary approaches, products, and expertise, we enable our customers to dramatically improve the way water and wastewater is used, managed, conserved, re-used, and returned to nature. Together, we bring uniquely powerful capabilities to solving the world's greatest water challenges.
At every level, our global team is committed to access, equity, inclusion, and diversity. Our goal is for all our colleagues to be involved, respected, valued, connected, and free to bring their authentic selves and ideas. If you are excited and passionate about solving water, we want to hear from you.
Our more than 22,000 diverse employees are helping communities in more than 150 countries become water-secure. Apply today and Let's Solve Water.
At Evoqua, we are committed to fostering and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace where employees can be their authentic selves. If this position interests you and you possess the minimum qualifications, we encourage you to apply as you could be the right fit for this or other roles we are looking to fill. Evoqua encourages all candidates meeting the minimum qualifications/requirements for the position to apply.
Position Summary
This role serves as the individual responsible for ensuring all sourcing requests are executed in line with business strategy and priorities, as set forth by strategic sourcing strategies and project objectives, including preferred supplier arrangements and contracting requirements. In addition, this role is responsible for supporting business improvement initiatives with particular focus on major supplier capacity management and planning for current and future customer requirements. Other priority areas include
The position interacts directly with Engineering, Project Management, and Procurement teams, as well as with direct material and indirect service providers to ensure compliance to cost and delivery commitments. This individual must be able to work in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment with a focus on internal customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, compliance, and excellent attention to details. The position requires the ability to work independently, prioritize work, demonstrate strong accountability, good judgment and meet established deadlines. This position reports to the Sr. Director Procurement
Value Analysis & Value Engineering (VAVE) and maximizing cash flow with vendor payment and stocking Support XPD projects and operational footprint projects including localization, if required. Active participant in Site Procurement and Commodity Management teams, continuing team dynamic and culture of continuous improvement. Travel when required
What we can offer you
Our Total Rewards Program goes far beyond base compensation by providing a more fulfilling work experience and offering a competitive benefits package.
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance available on your 1st day of employment
- Generous retirement saving plan
- Self-managed time off
- Career progression and development plans
- Company wellness, rewards and recognition, and employee discount programs
Core Responsibilities and Tasks
- Ensuring capacity management tools are fully deployed throughout key suppliers and actively managing commitment/acceptance whilst meeting external customer requirement dates.
- Build strong relationships and drive a continuous improvement mindset throughout key suppliers.
- Also identification where development areas exist and deploying Supplier Development initiatives to address issues identified
- Identify cost reduction opportunities including alternative sourcing by utilizing benchmarking data, cost modeling, low-cost sourcing and total cost analysis.
- Identify product/process improvements, execute competitive sourcing processes, and leverage commodity market trends and global spend.
- Support Strategic Sourcing Managers as required to gain targeted improvements in total project cost while adhering to comprehensive commodity strategies.
- Utilize market analysis information, benchmarking, and total cost of ownership to deliver supplier selection and qualification processes.
- Identify mitigation plan for pricing inflation and high-risk factors that may impact total cost impact to Projects.
- Engage with Order Execution team to establish project delivery schedule in accordance with key component delivery expectations and manufacturing requirements.
- Identify lead time reduction opportunities and manage project supply base to mitigate risk of disruption to established project schedule.
- Identify risks and constraints within the supply chain and develop secondary sourcing and manufacturing plan.
- Drive lean transformation throughout the supply chain and continuous improvement in all aspects of the project procurement process.
Position Requirements
Position Requirements
- Negotiation skills, supplier performance accountability
- Experience with the procurement and material flow in an Engineered-to-Order environment
- Experience operating within fast paced business with strong commercial acumen
- Self-starter, able to manage schedules and deadlines
- Critical thinking, data-driven decision making, problem-solving Skills, and strong communication skills
- Computer skills such as SAP systems (or similar ERP platform), Email, MS Office, and MS Projects
Education & Experience Requirements:
- BS/BA degree in Supply Chain Management, Materials Manager, Engineering or Business
- Minimum of 5 years Supply Chain/Procurement experience within a related manufacturing industry
- Institute for Supply Management (ISM) C.P.M, CPSM® or CPSM® or APICS CSCP or CPIM professional certifications are preferred or other applicable professional designation
Additional Details
Travel - 40 %
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