Sourcing Program Manager
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.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement commodity sourcing strategies aligned with global supply chain and product roadmap objectives.
- Drive sourcing projects to be on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Identify sourcing opportunities to support cost competitiveness and innovation.
- Onboard high-performing suppliers and elevate supplier capabilities.
- Rationalize and consolidate the supplier base to reduce complexity and leverage economies of scale.
- Lead supplier negotiations on pricing, terms, lead times, and contracts.
- Develop and manage supplier agreements, including long-term supply and development contracts.
- Lead cost reduction initiatives through value engineering, volume leverage, and alternative sourcing.
- Execute fair and competitive sourcing processes (RFQ/RFP) and facilitate award decisions based on TCO.
- Align sourcing strategy with financial, operational and risk mitigation goals.
- Collaborate with suppliers and Category Management to ensure capacity meets demand.
- Conduct supplier assessments, audits, and qualifications for new and existing suppliers.
- Support NPIs with early supplier engagement and alignment with engineering timelines.
- Participate in supplier business reviews focused on performance and risk.
- Maintain and enforce Approved Supplier List (ASL) and Preferred Part List (PPL).
- Manage supplier quality events in collaboration with Quality.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- 5+ years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and sourcing analytics tools.
- Strong contract negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
Skills & Technologies
Education Level
Bachelor
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