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 Global Category Manager Electrical Hardware and Control Panels 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, Xylem Watermark (https://www.xylem.com/en-us/watermark/) ! **THE ROLE** : The Global Category Manager will develop and execute a sourcing strategy for Electrical Hardware and Control Panels, with focus on building a sustainable, quality driven and cost-effective supply chain across all of Xylem’s business segments. The scope of the role includes the selection and management of Control Panel Builders as well as critical electrical component suppliers used in Control Panels or other Xylem applications. The Global Category Manager works closely with the Integrated Supply Chain team and stakeholders in Engineering and Product Management to generate value for the company. This position will report to the Global Director of Contract Manufacturing and Electronics, based in Switzerland. **CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:** To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. + Identify, benchmark, select and contract suppliers in the field of Electrical Hardware, Contract Manufacturing and Control Panels within defined delegation of authority. + Serve as relationship manager of relevant suppliers, ensuring performance against their commitments and business requirements. + Manage an annual category spend of approximately $200M USD, in leading collaboration with Strategic Buyers at the various manufacturing sites and Sales entities globally. + Develop and execute a category strategy, giving strategic direction to the procurement organization and business stakeholders across all Xylem segments. + Identify and execute sustainable means of cost reduction, particularly in the fields of automation and Value Engineering. **QUALIFICATIONS** **:** + BS Degree in Engineering, Economics or an equivalent field + Profound experience in the field of Electronics Manufacturing Services, including global Supply Chain of Electronics + Track record of mastering complex negotiations + Strong project management and matrix organization collaboration skills + Effective written and oral communication + Ability to travel up to 25% of the time 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! (http://www.xylem.com/) 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. Salary range: $93,900.00 - $169,000.00 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. At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We embrace diversity and prioritize our employees' well-being through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.   Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation