Xylem · 6 hours ago
Global Category Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$123K/yr - $123K/yr
2+ years expXylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact. They are seeking a Global Category Manager to assess financial health of the supply base, conduct detailed cost analyses, and support supplier relations to deliver cost reductions.
Professional ServicesSporting GoodsTravel
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelor's degree, or a foreign equivalent degree, in Business Administration, Accounting, Management, Finance or a related field
Two (2) years of related work experience
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
Analyzing cost to help identify areas where costs can be reduced and where the procurement process can be more efficient
Benefits
Standard Company Benefits
Paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark
Inclusion and belonging
Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
Company
Xylem
Xylem is the global leader in advanced technologies, solutions and services that address the world’s biggest water challenges.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Bill Grogan
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Matt Latino
VP, Finance and Segment CFO Americas, Applied Water Systems and Measurement & Control Solutions
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