Sourcing Specialist

2 weeks ago

Kempton Park, South Africa Xylem Full time

Xylem |ˈzīləm|

1) The tissue in plants that brings water upward from the roots;
2) a leading global water technology company.

Xylem, a leading global water technology company 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.

**We Offer You More Than Just “A Job”**

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- 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, work-life 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.
- Employee Networks - Our Employee Networks provide a professional, supportive network for employees from diverse backgrounds, including Women’s, LGBT+ and Allies, Veteran’s, People of Color and Allies, Emerging Leaders, and Working Parents Networks.

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**The Role**: Sourcing Specialist**

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**PURPOSE OF THE POSITION**

Through a local partnership, Xylem is in the process of establishing a production facility in Egypt, where selected product lines of the Xylem portfolio will be locally manufactured.
- Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders to execute Purchase Order to vendors and follow up on delivery schedule, with constructive order management approach.
- Conduct spend funnel for direct and indirect materials on a regular basis, with developed metrics and dashboards.
- Ensure proper maintenance of master data in ERP.
- Complete procurement reporting, decks when required.
- Analyse inventory reports and be responsible to monitor inventory replenishment process.
- Ensure that all purchasing activities are compliant with the Procurement procedures and policies.
- Analyse spending on suppliers and identify opportunities to achieve saving target.
- Proactively investigate continuous improvement on procurement processes.
- Support on various Procurement and improvement initiatives.
- Assist in logistics arrangement when necessary.
- Conduct and track key supplier performance, maintaining long-lasting relationships partnerships with existing suppliers.
- Execute and drive supplier sustainability projects and reports to support responsible sourcing.
- Define and execute sourcing plans in accordance with strategic sourcing methodology in launching RFQ and RFP process for direct and indirect procurement.
- Negotiating price, quantity, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
- Working with legal counsel to ensure that all contracts relating to product procurement contain all details of the negotiation.
- Assessing quotes and compiling a detailed assessment of cost breakdowns generating quote comparisons and contributing to internal supplier selection based on the quotes.
- Providing solutions to improve and maintain vendor management resulting in the rationalisation and harmonisation of the supply base.
- Perform any other ad hoc duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Support XGP requirements and form central point for Africa XGP process.
- Manage GEP projects, contracts and pricing.
- Develop Systems and Processes for Procurement and Associated Trade Compliance Processes
- Lead Procurement Pillar in Xylem XPS

**Minimum Requirements**:

- Minimum Diploma with Supply Chain / Business or related field.
- Completed Degree / Diploma in business, logistics, supply chain or related field.
- CIPS / APICS Related Qualification
- Experience working with suppliers and conduct supplier evaluation will be an advantage.
- 5 Years Proven experience in international sourcing processes.
- 10 Years Solid Experience in Procurement and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

**Skills & Competencies**
- Proficiency in SAP ERP including MRP and Master Data
- A thorough understanding of sourcing methodologies.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Sound time-management and organizational skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, knowledge in iScala will be an advantage.
- Possess continuous improvement mindset.
- A good team player with good analytical thinking, meticulous and follow up skills.
- Initiative-taking and able to work independently under fast-paced environment.
- Able to work independently, must multi

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