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.

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

• Work as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Vendor Master (VM) global point of contact for local business unit leaders and business partners for VM processing and queries
• Complete requests for sensitive vendor master data in a timely, accurate manner by performing integrity checks to ensure a high quality of master data
• Ensure all requests contain the appropriate supporting documentation and comply with company internal controls requirements and policies to reduce company risk by performing a quality check
• Analyze and improve data quality, which includes running reports to enhance and cleanse vendor master data
• Conduct root cause analysis of data quality issues; recommend and assist in developing new processes to prevent future data quality issues, including taking necessary corrective action
• Provide leadership, functional support and training to various end-users as it relates to VM processing, including SOP’s
• Professionally communicate with suppliers both written and verbal
• Provide support to end-users on Vendor Master policies
• Analyze, recommend and improve processes, increase efficiencies and strengthen governance and internal controls
• Provide key performance indicators (KPI’s) and ad-hoc reporting for leadership, effectively communicating with our business partners and participating in special or cross-functional projects
• Meet individual and department goals; Support Corporate Goals/Initiatives
• Responsible for user acceptance testing for system upgrades and changes
• Accountable for providing requested information to internal and external auditors
• Individual may perform other duties, special projects as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload

Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:

• Degree preferred in Business Finance or related fields of study
• Four + years of Vendor Master Data experience
• Advanced understanding of the I2P process, including a thorough understanding of the vendor master domain
• Vendor Relations experience, white glove customer service skills
• Strong analytical skills and data analysis demonstrating an ability to identify root cause, generating and evaluating alternatives and recommending solutions; Ability to recognize and recommend changes - drive continuous improvement
• Demonstrate both the ability and motivation to work collaboratively in a team environment, across regions and functions, as well as working independently
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and follow through to resolve any outstanding issues with accuracy. Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently
• Be a self-starter who can prioritize tasks and manage deadlines, navigate and be successful in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment; Solid follow through skills
• Experience in preparing and organizing reporting and presentations
• Effective written and verbal communication and relationship building skills
• Advanced usage of Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point, Power BI experience a plus
• Familiarity with local and regional regulatory/compliance requirements a plus
• SAP, Coupa, Service Now or Informatica master data governance experience a plus

Additional Information:

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is generally conducted in an office environment.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to communicate orally.
• Ability to use hands and fingers dexterously to operate office equipment.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• Work may require lifting less than 35 lbs.
• Employee use of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required in certain situations.
• Employee must comply with all local regulations and published Company work rules as well as written instructions.

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.