Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day
Job Summary
Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day.
The Strategic Buyer will lead local purchasing strategies, implement them in coordination with central strategy and site-specific targets, and manage direct goods groups in mechanical and process engineering.
Xylem offers 30 days of vacation, 39-hour work week with flexible hours, opportunities for professional development through training, and benefits like company pension schemes and bike leasing.
Matching Summary
Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Strategic purchasing activities
International supplier selection
Price and contract negotiation
Contract design
KPI analysis and reporting
MS Office (Excel, Power Query)
Nice-to-have
Team player
Customer proximity
Innovative solutions
Sustainable impact
Open door culture
Key Requirements
Minimum 3 years of experience in strategic purchasing
Completed commercial or technical degree (Bachelor)
Negotiation skills on international level
Proficient German and English language skills
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., MS Dynamics Navision)