Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. 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.<div><div><div>We are seeking a dynamic Procurement Project Manager to lead our Procurement PMO program for the Analytics business and, drive strategic procurement projects and programs to achieve cost reduction, risk mitigation, and corporate goals. This role combines hands-on project management with leadership (without being a people manager) cascading best practices down across global business units. The Project Manager would be responsible for the Global Strategic Procurement Programs including Should Costing and Design/Redesign.Responsibilities· Project manage Analytics EU Segment.· Superuser in the Global Procurement Should Costing Playbook and training material (Train the Trainer level)· Superuser in the Global Procurement Design Redesign Playbook and training material (Train the Trainer level)· Develop and implement the strategic vision for the Programs, aligning team efforts with corporate objectives. Work closely with the Procurement Design Redesign Function.· Ensure deployment of Procurement Programs, including Design Redesign, Should Costing, Risk Management, and ERP data implementation at local company sites.· Plan, lead, and manage complex procurement projects (e.g., supplier transitions, value engineering, outsourcing), ensuring successful execution through effective team coordination and stakeholder alignment.· Organize and facilitate idea generation and improvement workshops, leveraging team expertise to drive innovation and process enhancements.· Champion a continuous improvement culture by modeling best practices, driving change management initiatives, and empowering the PMO team to cascade these principles across local business units.· Build and maintain strategic partnerships with procurement, R&amp;D, product management, and operations teams to drive cross-functional collaboration and project success.Qualifications· University degree in Economics, Engineering, or equivalent experience/knowledge.· Excellent analytical and value analysis skills.· Strong knowledge of production technologies, processes, and sourcing procedures.· At least 5 years of experience in procurement.· Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional and culturally diverse teams in a global setting.· Fluent in oral and written English.Personal characteristics· Strong project management skills.· Ability to focus on corporate targets and drive these throughout the organization.· Passionate about driving change and improvements.· Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.· Strong leadership and decision-making skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.· High emotional intelligence, with excellent interpersonal skills to manage diverse stakeholders and resolve conflicts.· Capable of working in a team environment involving multiple cultures and interacting with different organizational levels.#LI-Hybrid</div></div></div>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 inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.

Xylem is the global leader in advanced technologies, solutions and services that address the world&rsquo;s biggest water challenges. We enable our customers to dramatically improve the way water and wastewater is used, managed, conserved, re-used and returned to nature. At every level, our global team is committed to access, equity, inclusion, and diversity. Our goal is for all our colleagues to be involved, respected, valued, connected, and free to bring their authentic selves and ideas. If you are excited and passionate about solving water, we want to hear from you.

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