Sourcing Specialist - Kempton Park at Xylem Inc.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Through a local partnership, Xylem is in the process of establishing a production facility in Egypt, where selected product lines of the Xylem portfolio will be locally manufactured.

• Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders to execute Purchase Order to vendors and follow up on delivery schedule, with constructive order management approach.
• Conduct spend funnel for direct and indirect materials on a regular basis, with developed metrics and dashboards.
• Ensure proper maintenance of master data in ERP.
• Complete procurement reporting, decks when required.
• Analyse inventory reports and be responsible to monitor inventory replenishment process.
• Ensure that all purchasing activities are compliant with the Procurement procedures and policies.
• Analyse spending on suppliers and identify opportunities to achieve saving target. 
• Proactively investigate continuous improvement on procurement processes.
• Support on various Procurement and improvement initiatives.
• Assist in logistics arrangement when necessary.
• Conduct and track key supplier performance, maintaining long-lasting relationships partnerships with existing suppliers.
• Execute and drive supplier sustainability projects and reports to support responsible sourcing.
• Define and execute sourcing plans in accordance with strategic sourcing methodology in launching RFQ and RFP process for direct and indirect procurement.
• Negotiating price, quantity, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Working with legal counsel to ensure that all contracts relating to product procurement contain all details of the negotiation.
• Assessing quotes and compiling a detailed assessment of cost breakdowns generating quote comparisons and contributing to internal supplier selection based on the quotes.
• Providing solutions to improve and maintain vendor management resulting in the rationalisation and harmonisation of the supply base.
• Perform any other ad hoc duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Support XGP requirements and form central point for Africa XGP process.
• Manage GEP projects, contracts and pricing.
• Develop Systems and Processes for Procurement and Associated Trade Compliance Processes
• Lead Procurement Pillar in Xylem XPS

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum Diploma with Supply Chain / Business or related field.
• Completed Degree / Diploma in business, logistics, supply chain or related field.
• CIPS / APICS Related Qualification
• Experience working with suppliers and conduct supplier evaluation will be an advantage.
• 5 Years Proven experience in international sourcing processes.
• 10 Years Solid Experience in Procurement and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in SAP ERP including MRP and Master Data
• A thorough understanding of sourcing methodologies.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Sound time-management and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, knowledge in iScala will be an advantage.
• Possess continuous improvement mindset.
• A good team player with good analytical thinking, meticulous and follow up skills.
• Initiative-taking and able to work independently under fast-paced environment.
• Able to work independently, must multitask under minimal supervision.