Indirect Sourcing Manager

We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What We Do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.​

As a key member of Watts Global Sourcing, the Indirect Sourcing Manager is responsible for establish and manage indirect sourcing strategy, internal stakeholders alignment, source selection & negotiation, as well as manage supplier relationship, ultimately, this person will be accountable to drive cost savings, cost avoidance through total cost of ownership (TCO) approach, ensure KPIs (key performance index) management, and drive control and compliance for assigned categories, such as MRO, office supplies,  IT software and hardware, etc.

Primary Job Duties And Responsibilities:

• Establish category strategies, execution plan for assigned categories including spend analysis and rationalization
• Being the subject matter experts of assigned categories on the supplier base, market trends, and cost drivers
• Design, tailor RFI/RFP, manage SOWs with internal stakeholder, follow source selection process to select service/product providers/suppliers
• Gain internal stakeholder alignment when applicable
• Define negotiation strategy and deal structure during source selection plan and execution
• Work with internal stakeholder, finance partners as well as site champion to establish supplier performance requirements (KPIs)
• Review supplier goals, performance and establish sustainable cost savings plan year over year
• Establish control and compliance to ensure enterprise wide compliance to utilize elected suppliers, minimize or eliminate agreement leakage, hence leverage savings
• Own overall supplier performance, savings, and agreements
• Able to work with site leadership, finance, site stakeholders to implement execution plan to achieve category goals and objectives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, sourcing, supply chain management, or similar is required.
• 7+ years of related Direct and Indirect Sourcing experience.
• 7+ years working in Indirect Materials and Services purchasing.
• Specific experience of establishing an indirect sourcing process in new/expanded areas is required.
• Require strong collaboration and leadership for assigned categories
• Understand sourcing selection process - RFP, SOW, KPIs; strong supplier management skills
• Be able to drive accountability with each site key stakeholders
• Great communicator for value proposition.
• Must be skilled in principles and techniques of negotiations, strategy planning and preparation, as well as contract writing.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects, duties and tasks concurrently and develop strong support relationships with functional leaders and key site operations personnel across all business units.
• Travel required: 30%

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA preferred.
• Experience working at a manufacturing company highly preferred.

General Applicable Company Competencies

• Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
• Punctuality and dependability.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
• Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
• Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
• Adherence to Watts’ seven
• cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.

While performing the job duties, you will be working in an office environment. You will be required to work in the office at the North Andover, MA location three days per week (Monday – Wednesday) and can work remotely two days per week (Thursday and Friday).

Physical Requirements: Specific physical abilities required for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to remain seated/standing at a desk or workstation for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks like typing on a keyboard or using a mouse for extended periods.
• Ability to read documents and communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with management, coworkers, and third parties.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and copiers.
• Ability to physically move around the office and occasionally lift and carry light objects, such as office supplies, documents, or small equipment.

Nothing in this job description restricts Watts’ right to assign or reassign duties, responsibilities, or change the working hours/conditions for this position at any time. This position is “at will,” which means that either the employee or Watts may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any lawful reason.

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Watts In It For You:

Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
• Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/

How We Work:

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.