Procurement Specialist

Xylem |ˈzīləm|

1) The tissue in plants that brings water upward from the roots;
2) a leading global water technology company.

Xylem, a leading global water technology company 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.

**We Offer You More Than**
**Just “**
**A Job”**
- Professional Development - To advance the capabilities of our people, we offer a wide variety of experiences to support our employees’ professional growth and continuous learning.
- Total Rewards - We offer comprehensive programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, work-life integration and corporate citizenship.
- Watermark - Watermark is our corporate social responsibility program working to provide education and access to safe water to ensure healthy lives, gender equality, and resilient communities. Employees have the opportunity to learn and volunteer on various water-related projects.
- Employee Networks - Our Employee Networks provide a professional, supportive network for employees from diverse backgrounds, including Women’s, LGBT+ and Allies, Veteran’s, People of Color and Allies, Emerging Leaders, and Working Parents Networks.

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**The Role***:
**Procurement**
**Specialist**
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**PURPOSE OF THE POSITION**

***_(_This Job is Based in our Manufacturing Plant in 10_th_ of Ramadan City_)_

**J**OB RESP**ONSIBILITIES***
- Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders to execute Purchase Order to vendors and follow up on delivery schedule.
- Ensure proper maintenance of master data in ERP.
- Analyze inventory reports and be responsible to monitor inventory replenishment process.
- Ensure that all purchasing activities are compliant with the Procurement procedures and policies.
- Analyze spending on suppliers and identify opportunities to achieve saving target.
- Proactively look into continuous improvement on procurement processes.
- Support on various Procurement and improvement initiatives.
- Assist in logistics arrangement when necessary.
- Assist in Planning activities when necessary
- Perform any other ad hoc duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Sourcing suppliers and maintaining long-lasting relationships with them as well as existing suppliers.
- Assess, track and audit supplier KPI (fill rates, rejections, etc.), supporting regular business reviews
- Lead and Implementing inventory optimization strategies within the company.
- Launching RFQ and RFP process for quotes from different suppliers.
- Negotiating price, quantity, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
- 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 company spending and outsourcing.
- Manage GEP projects, contracts, and pricing
- Develop Systems and Processes for Procurement and Associated Trade Compliance Processes
- Lead Procurement Pillar in Xylem XPS

**REQU**IREMENTS***
- Experience working with suppliers and conduct supplier evaluation will be an advantage.
- 5 Years Proven experience in international sourcing processes.
- Minimum Diploma with Supply Chain / Business or related field.
- Completed Degree / Diploma in business, logistics, supply chain or related field.
- CIPS / APICS Related Qualification