Sourcing Program Manager

Xylem•Morton Grove, IL

1d•$95,000 - $112,000

About The Position

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. About Xylem: Xylem, Inc. is a global leader in water technology, committed to creating sustainable solutions that address the world’s most complex water challenges. We develop innovative and efficient systems that improve how water is managed, conserved, and reused—across the globe. Position Summary: We are hiring a Sourcing Manager. As a Sourcing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening Xylem’s supply base, optimizing total cost of ownership, and delivering materials and services that enable manufacturing excellence and long-term competitiveness. The Sourcing Program Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that align with business objectives and support new product introduction (NPI), cost reduction, supplier quality and capability. This role manages the end-to-end strategic sourcing lifecycle, including supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, supplier development, and performance improvement. This individual will lead cross-functional initiatives with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Procurement teams to ensure a best-in-class, risk-mitigated, and value-driven supply base.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
5+ years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and sourcing analytics tools.
Strong contract negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
Solid understanding of cost modeling, value engineering, and total cost of ownership.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CSCP, CPIM).
Prior experience in sourcing engineered products, castings, electronics, or machined components.
Experience supporting sustainability, compliance, and responsible sourcing initiatives.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement commodity sourcing strategies aligned with global supply chain and product roadmap objectives.
Drive sourcing projects and ensure they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
Monitor industry trends and identify sourcing opportunities that support cost competitiveness and innovation.
Identify and onboard high-performing suppliers to support business growth and mitigate risk.
Collaborate with Quality and Operations to elevate supplier capabilities and ensure alignment with Xylem’s performance standards.
Rationalize and consolidate the supplier base to reduce complexity and leverage economies of scale.
Support dual-sourcing strategies and risk mitigation plans across key commodities and regions.
Lead supplier negotiations on pricing, terms, lead times, and contracts to drive favorable commercial outcomes.
Develop, execute, and manage supplier agreements, including long-term supply and development contracts.
Provide accurate pricing data for ERP systems and ensure alignment with contracts and forecasts.
Lead cost reduction initiatives through value engineering, volume leverage, and alternative sourcing.
Responsible for awarding business to qualified suppliers to meet business need in alignment with engineering, quality and supply chain strategies and policies.
Execute fair and competitive sourcing processes (RFQ/RFP) and facilitate award decisions based on TCO (Total Cost of Ownership).
Align sourcing strategy with financial, operational and risk mitigation goals.
Collaborate with suppliers and Category Management to ensure production capacity meets current and forecast demand.
Lead supplier assessments, audits, and qualifications for new and existing suppliers.
Collaborate with suppliers and Category Management to ensure production capacity meets current and forecast demand.
Anticipate and resolve bottlenecks or constraints that may impact delivery timelines.
Align supplier capabilities with product and technology roadmaps to drive innovation.
Conduct benchmarking studies to evaluate market competitiveness of supplier pricing and services.
Support the procurement team in escalated material delays by driving quick-turn supplier engagement and recovery planning.
Support Operations and Logistics on mission-critical supply continuity.
Lead sourcing activities for new components, prototypes, and early-phase production tied to New Product Introductions (NPIs).
Engage early with Engineering and Program Management to align sourcing plans with product timelines.
Participate in periodic supplier business reviews focused on performance, risk, capacity, and collaboration opportunities.
Support continuous improvement plans for underperforming suppliers and manage corrective actions.
Maintain and enforce compliance with the Approved Supplier List (ASL) and Preferred Part List (PPL).
Partner with Engineering and Quality to update supplier and part approvals as needed.
Work with suppliers and Quality to mitigate critical supplier quality events.
Maintain the tooling and equipment asset management database.