Regional Category Manager - Americas - Marcom

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.
We’re Hiring for a Regional Category Manager Americas- Marcom in Chihuahua!
If you are excited and passionate about helping #LetsSolveWater, consider joining our team today! Xylem, Inc. is a leading global water technology company servicing more than 150 countries and is dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues. We are looking for individuals to join our mission by exceeding customer expectations through smart sustainable solutions. At Xylem, you will have the opportunity to solve water by participating in our paid Volunteer Program,
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Job Summary:
The Regional Category Manager Americas- Marcom is responsible for providing technical expertise and support to ensure that procurement processes and activities meet standards on its categories. This role involves conducting procurement analyses, performing data analysis, and developing and implementing procurement/transformation plans.
The Regional Category Manager Americas- Marcom works closely with cross-functional teams to develop effective procurement strategies, optimize costs and guarantee the quality of products and services.
Additionally, this role involves training and mentoring procurement staff and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Position based in Mexico – Chihuahua - hybrid.

Core responsibilities:

• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Purchasing and Procurement
• Supply Chain Management
• Budget Management
• Risk Management
• Vendor Evaluation and Selection
• Cost Analysis and Optimization
• Compliance and Regulatory Requirements
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives
• Stakeholder Communication and Relationship Management
• Market Research and Trend Analysis
• Project Management
• Supplier Diversity and Inclusion
• Sustainability and Ethical Sourcing
• Performance Monitoring and KPIs
• Technology and Systems Management
• Training and Development for Procurement Team
• Budget Forecasting and Planning
• Crisis Management and Business Continuity Planning
• Contract Management and Renewals
• Quality Assurance and Control
• Dispute Resolution and Issue Management
• Benchmarking and Best Practices Implementation

Required qualifications:

Hard Skills:

• Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field with at least 5 years experience or equivalent work experience that provides exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts.
• Significant experience in managing tender processes and contractual negotiations
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL).
• Experience with identifying implementing process improvements.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments, as well as a high level of autonomy
• Significant experience in managing tender processes and contractual negotiations
• Solid project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines and report progress.
• Good ability to prioritize tasks
• Proficiency in English communication.

Soft skills:

• Leadership
• Good interpersonal skills and flexibility
• Proven ability to influence and drive change across various levels of the organization. Ability to interact with high-profile representatives (VP, Director, Sr Director, etc.)
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey complex information to stakeholders.
• Team spirit

Percent of Travel required 15% or less per year

High Impact Behaviors:

• Strategic Vision and Foresight: Senior professionals should have the ability to develop and communicate a clear vision for the future, anticipate trends, and prepare the organization to adapt to changes. This involves understanding the broader industry context and aligning team efforts with long-term objectives.
• Mentorship and Talent Development: They should actively mentor junior colleagues, helping to shape the next generation of leaders. This includes sharing knowledge, providing guidance, and supporting career development opportunities for their teams.
• Influential Leadership: Senior professionals must be able to influence and inspire others, both within and outside the organization. This requires strong communication skills, credibility, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

Xylem does not provide Visa sponsorship for this position
At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG). Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Xylem prohibits discrimination, harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors.
Join the global Xylem team today!
Xylem is a team creating advanced technology solutions to the world’s water challenges through developing new technologies and services that will improve the way water is used, conserved, and re-used in the future is central to our work. Our products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor, and return water to the environment, in public utility, industrial, residential, and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities.
Disclaimer: The information listed within this job description is designed to indicate the general nature of work expected for this position and shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required in this position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship. Xylem reserves the right to modify this job description or assign other duties to this position as needed.
Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of diversity, equity and inclusion in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world

• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Purchasing and Procurement
• Supply Chain Management
• Budget Management
• Risk Management
• Vendor Evaluation and Selection
• Cost Analysis and Optimization
• Compliance and Regulatory Requirements
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives
• Stakeholder Communication and Relationship Management
• Market Research and Trend Analysis
• Project Management
• Supplier Diversity and Inclusion
• Sustainability and Ethical Sourcing
• Performance Monitoring and KPIs
• Technology and Systems Management
• Training and Development for Procurement Team
• Budget Forecasting and Planning
• Crisis Management and Business Continuity Planning
• Contract Management and Renewals
• Quality Assurance and Control
• Dispute Resolution and Issue Management
• Benchmarking and Best Practices Implementatio