XYLEM OVERVIEW: Xylem, a leading global water technology company withover 22.000 employees 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. Responsibilities Procurement Project Manager: Coordinate and organize procurement resources & activities in product development and value engineering projects within WATER PUMPS & CIRUCULATOR EU (multisites)Deliver New Product Development Procurement Process in accordance with the Agile Stage/Gate model and the mandatory deliverables (incl controlling documents & checklists for procurement activities) and secure compliance.Support the Agile Xylem Product Development Procurement transformation within WATER PUMPS & CIRCULATOR EU in order to speed up Time to Market, keeping focus on Quality and cost effectiveness.Being active part (project buyer & coordinator) in product development project activities aligned with Xylem sourcing strategies and commodity team.Support to develop Procurement Annual Plans for Water Pumps & circulator EU with special focus on value engineering activities (includes identifying VE opportunities) and Xylem PD savingsInitiate, manage and be active part in value engineering Idea Generation, activities/projects.Required qualifications: Degree in engineering or Economics field (master degree preferred).Overall knowledge of manufacturing processes with broad technical expertiseat least2-5 yearsof experience in roles like Procurement, Engineering PM, and Project Management in advanced manufacturing companies with basic knowledge of the commercial sideAvailability to travel 10% to visit local suppliers plus plant visits (Poland, Hungary, etc.)Fluent in spoken and written English and ItalianPreferred qualifications: Experience in New Product Development and Research & project managementProcurement experience with good negotiation skillsAgile methodology experience and or waterfall / stage & gate project management knowledgeExperience in Idea Generation Methodology for product cost reductionExperience in international projectSoft skills: Ability to translate concepts, strategies and technical development/landmarks to competitive manufacturing and sourcing processesDeep knowledge and understanding of manufacturing organization and capabilitiesCapable of working in a team environment involving diverse cultures.Willing and flexible to accept new challenges.Curiosity and Innovative attitudeSpeed of execution and sense of urgencyDriven and with target focus.LOCATION: Montecchio Maggiore (VI) CONTRACT: Permanent, full time SMART WORKING: 2 days per week BENEFIT: company canteen + company bonus TRAVEL: 10%
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