Technical Strategic Buyer

at  Xylem

OVERVIEW OF XYLEM

Xylem, a leading global water technology company with 22.000 employees 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Technical Diploma (Technical, or Business Management or Economics)
• Experience in technical components
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing company in a similar role
• Fluent in English and Italian
• Experience in Negotiation & Contracts Cost Management
  CONTRACT: Permanent, full time
  LOCATION: Montecchio Maggiore (VI)
  BENEFIT: Smart working (2 days per week), company bonus + company canteen
  Travel requirement: 30% of the time in Italy & Europe

INNOVATION/ KNOWLEDGE

• Challenge the existing supply chains, suppliers, technologies and manufacturing methods.
• Actively search for suppliers, products, processes and tools to secure cost effectiveness, quality and service according to expectations.
• Develop and improve the function for new products and value engineering.

THE ROLE:

For our Manufacturing site in Montecchio Maggiore (VI) with over 800 employees, we are seeking a Technical Strategic Buyer .