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. 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. If you are excited and passionate about helping us #letssolvewater, we want to hear from you! **The Role:** Flygt A-C Pump, a Xylem Brand manufacturing some of the world’s largest pumps, seeks to hire a Buyer to work at our Pewaukee, WI testing and manufacturing location. This position will be responsible to place purchase orders for major commodities including sand castings, fabrications and machining. This position will drive continuous improvements internally and with suppliers while maintaining good vendor relationships. **Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:** + Purchases machine services, motors, castings, forgings, fabrications/machine parts and electrical components. + Prepares purchase orders and monitors inventory requirements. + Assists with selection of qualified vendors and monitors their performance for quality, delivery and cost. + Develops and cultivates good business relations with current and potential suppliers, negotiating price, terms and conditions of purchase and delivery + Help sourcing search for new suppliers, goods, and services as required + Maintains vendor relationship and metrics while driving continuous improvement efforts. + Utilizes total cost analysis to evaluate supply chain options. + Works closely with the Production Scheduler to enable accurate forecasting and delivery schedules. + Understand commodities/markets to ensure competitive prices. + Collaborates with all departments to ensure on-time delivery. + Coordinate with suppliers for services and urgent drop shipments, obtain freight tracking numbers and communicate to operations status of delivery + Participation in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities **Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:** + Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and at least five years of related experience in similar industry. + Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Familiarity with ERP systems is a must. + Must be able to multi-task in a fast paced work environment and maintain a high degree of professionalism. + Effective communication and problem solving skills are essential. **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, Hispanic Origin & Latin Affinity, Emerging Leaders, and Working Parents Networks. **Physical Demands/Work Environment:** _(The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters and must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)_ + Light lifting (20-25 pounds), office environment + Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility + Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from any disagreeable elements. + Standard weekly job hours: 40 hours + Be able to travel as needed on occasion. The estimated salary range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000 plus bonus.   Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range.  At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement. Xylem does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. _Xylem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law._ _\#LI-TM1_ 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. 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 prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our 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