Procurement Project Manager , New Product & Value Engineering

at  Xylem

Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater! 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.
The Role:
For our Manufacturing Plant of water pumps with over 800 employees in Montecchio Maggiore (VI), we are seeking a Procurement Project Manager New Product Development and Value Engineering.

Responsibilities Procurement Project Manager:

• Coordinate and organize procurement resources & activities in product development and value engineering projects within WATER PUMPS & CIRUCULATOR EU (multisites)
• Deliver New Product Development Procurement Process in accordance with the Agile Stage/Gate model and the mandatory deliverables (incl controlling documents & checklists for procurement activities) and secure compliance.
• Support the Agile Xylem Product Development Procurement transformation within WATER PUMPS & CIRCULATOR EU in order to speed up Time to Market, keeping focus on Quality and cost effectiveness.
• Being active part (project buyer & coordinator) in product development project activities aligned with Xylem sourcing strategies and commodity team.
• Support to develop Procurement Annual Plans for Water Pumps & circulator EU with special focus on value engineering activities (includes identifying VE opportunities) and Xylem PD savings
• Initiate, manage and be active part in value engineering Idea Generation, activities/projects.

Required qualifications:

• Degree in engineering or Economics field (master degree preferred).
• Overall knowledge of manufacturing processes with broad technical expertise
• at least 2-5 years of experience in roles like Procurement, Engineering PM, and Project Management in advanced manufacturing companies with basic knowledge of the commercial side
• Availability to travel 10% to visit local suppliers plus plant visits (Poland, Hungary, etc.)
• Fluent in spoken and written English and Italian

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in New Product Development and Research & project management
• Procurement experience with good negotiation skills
• Agile methodology experience and or waterfall / stage & gate project management knowledge
• Experience in Idea Generation Methodology for product cost reduction
• Experience in international project

Soft skills:

• Ability to translate concepts, strategies and technical development/landmarks to competitive manufacturing and sourcing processes
• Deep knowledge and understanding of manufacturing organization and capabilities
• Capable of working in a team environment involving diverse cultures.
• Willing and flexible to accept new challenges.
• Curiosity and Innovative attitude
• Speed of execution and sense of urgency
• Driven and with target focus.

LOCATION: Montecchio Maggiore (VI)
CONTRACT: Permanent, full time
SMART WORKING: 2 days per week
BENEFIT: company canteen + company bonus

• Coordinate and organize procurement resources & activities in product development and value engineering projects within WATER PUMPS & CIRUCULATOR EU (multisites)
• Deliver New Product Development Procurement Process in accordance with the Agile Stage/Gate model and the mandatory deliverables (incl controlling documents & checklists for procurement activities) and secure compliance.
• Support the Agile Xylem Product Development Procurement transformation within WATER PUMPS & CIRCULATOR EU in order to speed up Time to Market, keeping focus on Quality and cost effectiveness.
• Being active part (project buyer & coordinator) in product development project activities aligned with Xylem sourcing strategies and commodity team.
• Support to develop Procurement Annual Plans for Water Pumps & circulator EU with special focus on value engineering activities (includes identifying VE opportunities) and Xylem PD savings
• Initiate, manage and be active part in value engineering Idea Generation, activities/projects