We’re Hiring for a Manager, Supplier Risk Analysis and Mitigation Strategies! 

If you are excited and passionate about helping #LetsSolveWater, consider joining our team today! Xylem, Inc. is a leading global water technology company servicing more than 150 countries and is dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues. We are looking for individuals to join our mission by exceeding customer expectations through smart sustainable solutions. At Xylem, you will have the opportunity to solve water by participating in our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark!

THE ROLE: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced “Manager of Supplier Risk Analysis and Mitigation Strategies” to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing risk analysis models and assessments of supplier-related risks and potential impacts, as well as project managing the execution of effective strategies to mitigate these risks across our supply chain. This role will collaborate with cross functional teams and key suppliers. Additionally, this position tracks trends, regulatory changes and provides reports to facilitate strategic decision making. This is a hybrid role with a global scope, preferably out of a Xylem manufacturing/office location.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 

• Develop and implement coherent risk analysis models to conduct comprehensive risk assessments of current and prospective suppliers, identifying potential vulnerabilities and areas of concern.
• Make Business leaders aware of risk levels and agree on robust risk mitigation strategies tailored to the specific needs and requirements of the organization.
• Utilize data analysis and evaluation techniques to identify trends, patterns, and emerging risks within the supplier base.
• Enhance and broaden the quality of data sources to enrich our analytical models, contributing to more robust risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Lead efforts to automate data collection/input and streamline reporting for the organization.
• Take the lead in conducting training sessions on risk management topics to enhance awareness and promote the adoption of risk mitigation initiatives throughout the organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, legal, operations, and finance, to align risk management efforts and integrate risk mitigation measures into existing processes.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance against established risk mitigation measures, conducting regular audits and assessments as needed.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in supplier risk management, incorporating relevant insights into the company's risk management approach.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on supplier risk management, providing insights and recommendations to senior leadership to inform strategic decision-making.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, to facilitate open communication and collaboration in managing risks effectively.
• Stay up to date with the market and benchmark best practices, tools and processes to increase risk management effectiveness.
• Prepare actionable analysis and reports to be presented to senior management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, or Business.
• At least five years of related procurement and/or supply chain experience.
• Fluent in oral and written English.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Ability to travel, maximum 20%.

The estimated salary range at this professional level is $115,000 to $158,000 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.

At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG). Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Xylem prohibits discrimination, harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors.

Join the global Xylem team today! Xylem is a team creating advanced technology solutions to the world’s water challenges through developing new technologies and services that will improve the way water is used, conserved, and re-used in the future is central to our work. Our products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor, and return water to the environment, in public utility, industrial, residential, and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities.

Disclaimer: The information listed within this job description is designed to indicate the general nature of work expected for this position and shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required in this position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship. Xylem reserves the right to modify this job description or assign other duties to this position as needed.