Xylem Services USA LLC's Morton Grove, IL's office seeks a Senior Buyer. Duties include: (i) analyzing and processing authorized requisitions by establishing sources of supply and issuing financially binding purchase orders to obtain needed materials and services; (ii) maintaining the design of the current and future product design changes according to market needs; (iii) implementing sourcing strategies and supplier relationships; (iv) creating plans to achieve cost saving targets; (v) negotiating purchase contracts and follow-ups on delivery and quality compliance; (vi) recommending design change to customer product and initiating new supply programs; and (vii) researching to benchmark suppliers and processes. Telecommuting permitted one (1) day weekly. Must have a bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent degree) in Engineering (any), Supply Chain, Accounting, or a related field, plus three (3) years of related work experience as a Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products or related occupation. Must also have three (3) years of experience with/in: (i) maintaining inventory levels and part ordering policies in MRP software systems; (ii) analyzing and interpreting MRP reports and taking appropriate courses of action; (iii) Production, Inventory Control, and Quality improvement; (iv) managing suppliers of delivery and quality performance; and, (v) data collection, outsourcing and communication with procurement team. Must also have two (2) years of experience with/in: (i) specifications, drawings, product life cycle, bids, and quotations related to purchasing or product design and follow up; and (ii) handling purchasing and product design. Telecommuting permitted one (1) day weekly. Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $96,500 to $133,800. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. The offered salary may vary within this range based on an applicant's location, market data/ranges, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors. Apply at: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/careers/.