Global Category Manager, Indirect Procurement

Global Category Manager, Indirect Procurement, Xylem Inc., Washington, DC.

Assess financial health of supply base and address risks. Collect, classify, cleanse, and enrich procurement data from internal and external sources to support spend analysis and strategic planning. Forecast and budget expected expenses based on project pipelines, accruals, and market trends. Maintain accurate financial records for all procurement activities, including purchase orders, invoices, and payments. Conduct detailed cost analyses of goods and services to identify savings opportunities, improve procurement efficiency, and support negotiation strategies. Develop and implement alternative cost models and cost control measures to enhance profitability and ensure fair pricing. Support supplier relations to deliver annual cost reductions. Ensure proper accounting of financial transactions in the correct accounts. Reconcile accounts payable, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues through adjustments or follow-ups. Record and adjust accruals for incurred but unbilled expenses, such as periodic services or utilities. Support accurate financial reporting at the end of accounting periods, particularly the fiscal year-end.

40 hrs/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Salary: $122,890/yr. Standard Company Benefits.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor’s degree, or a foreign equivalent degree, in Business Administration, Accounting, Management, Finance or a related field and two (2) years of related work experience. Must have at least two (2) years of experience with the following:

• Forecasting expected expenses according to the projects pipeline and existing negotiations by analyzing accruals and market trends;
• Reconciling accounts payable to ensure accurate recording of procurement transactions and resolve any discrepancies through adjustments or follow-ups;
• Calculating and reporting cost savings from procurement activities to demonstrate value, support P&L impact, and drive process improvements;
• Financial analysis and category management;
• Professional Services categories including Consulting, HR, and Legal Services;
• Procurement sourcing and buying experience in indirect commodities and categories;
• Using cost analysis, potential savings, benchmarks, and supporting data for generating negotiation strategies;
• Conducting Market Intelligence and Industry analysis; and
• Analyzing cost to help identify areas where costs can be reduced and where the procurement process can be more efficient.

100% telecommuting permitted.

To apply, email resume to: [email protected] and reference job code DC0027.